Adhesins, Escherichia coli
Thin, filamentous protein structures, including proteinaceous capsular antigens (fimbrial antigens), that mediate adhesion of E. coli to surfaces and play a role in pathogenesis. They have a high affinity for various epithelial cells.
Year introduced: 1995
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Tree Number(s): D12.776.097.025.050.040, D12.776.097.120.050.040, D12.776.097.275.500, D12.776.543.100.050.040, D23.050.161.050.040
MeSH Unique ID: D018830
Entry Terms:
- Adhesin, E coli
- E coli Adhesin
- Adhesin, Escherichia coli
- Escherichia coli Adhesin
- Escherichia coli Adhesins
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