Lipopolysaccharide- and β-1,3-glucan-binding protein from Fenneropenaeus merguiensis functions as a pattern recognition receptor with a broad specificity for diverse pathogens in the defense against microorganisms
FmLGBP was cloned from Fenneropenaeus merguiensis hepatopancreas containing LGBP domains. LGBP mRNA expression was up-regulated upon challenge with pathogenic Vibrio harveyi. rLGBP could agglutinate and bind Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and yeast. FmLGBP may serve as receptor molecules to recognize invading diverse microorganisms. FmLGBP may act as PRP in the innate immune response in this species of shrimp.