| abstract |
The present invention relates to a Helicobacter pylori-binding oligosaccharide sequence. [Gal (A) q (NAc) r / Glc (A) q (NAc) r α3 / β3] s [Galβ4GlcNacβ3] t Galβ4Glc (NAc) u (In the formula, q, r, s, t and u are each independently an integer of 0 or 1.) Disclosed are binding agents or receptors that include, as well as uses thereof, eg, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical compositions for treating conditions caused by the presence of Helicobacter pylori. The present invention further relates to a method for diagnosing Helicobacter pylori using the above receptor. |