A comparison of<i>Helicobacter pylori</i>and non‐<i>Helicobacter pylori Helicobacter</i>spp. Binding to Canine Gastric Mucosa with Defined Gastric Glycophenotype

Abstract

The canine gastric mucosa showed a glycosylation profile different from the human gastric mucosa suggesting that alternative glycan receptors may be involved in Helicobacter spp. binding. Helicobacter pylori and NHPH strains differ in their ability to adhere to canine gastric mucosa. Among the NHPH, H. heilmannii s.s. presented the highest adhesion capacity in agreement with its reported colonization of the canine stomach.