Review on Genes Structures and Functions of Surface Layer Proteins from Lactobacillus spp.

Abstract:

The adhesion of Lactobacillus to the host is a basis of its probiotic functions and depends on surface layer proteins. These proteins from Lactobacillus have low molecular weights，high isoelectric points，various structures and genes and other characteristics，which are different from other surface layer proteins. Herein we summarize structures，genes and biological functions of surface layer proteins from Lactobacillus.