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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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