Volume 12, Number 6—June 2006
Research
Norwalk Virus–specific Binding to Oyster Digestive Tissues
Françoise S. Le Guyader*
, Fabienne Loisy*, Robert L. Atmar†, Anne M. Hutson†, Mary K. Estes†, Nathalie Ruvoën-Clouet‡§¶, Monique Pommepuy*, and Jacques Le Pendu§¶
, Fabienne Loisy*, Robert L. Atmar†, Anne M. Hutson†, Mary K. Estes†, Nathalie Ruvoën-Clouet‡§¶, Monique Pommepuy*, and Jacques Le Pendu§¶Table 3
Lectin binding to oyster digestive tissues and inhibitory effect on binding of Norwalk viruslike particles (VLPs)
| Lectin* | Binding (μg/mL)† | VLP inhibition (μg/mL)‡ |
|---|---|---|
| DBA | 1 | None |
| UEA-1 | 50 | None |
| HPA | 1 | 25 |
*Derived from Dolichos biflorus (DBA), Ulex europaeus (UEA-1), and Helix pomatia (HPA).
†Lowest concentration showing binding to digestive tissues.
‡Lowest dilution showing a complete inhibition of VLP binding to digestive tissues. None indicates no inhibition at 50 μg/mL.
