Structure of nematode-attracting RG-I (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

Structure of nematode-attracting RG-I

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Top: the linkage rhamnose-L-galactose (black circle) is essential for nematode attraction. Bottom: the rhamnose-L-galactose disaccharide represents the smallest RG-I fragment that can attract nematodes.

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Fig. 2B and 4A(1) from (Tsai, A., et. al., Science Advances, 2021) under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode) / Edited: These images are parts of the original image selected for this press release.

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