Mannosesensitive
Mannosesensitive refers to a property of certain substances or biological entities that allows them to bind to or be recognized by mannose. Mannose is a simple sugar, specifically a monosaccharide, that plays various roles in biological systems. In the context of cell biology and immunology, mannose is often found on the surface of pathogens like bacteria and fungi, or as part of glycoproteins on host cells.
The sensitivity to mannose implies an interaction mediated by mannose-binding proteins. These proteins, such as mannose-binding
In clinical microbiology, the term mannosensitive can be used to describe the susceptibility of certain microorganisms