About The Medical Condition Adhesin, E coli

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Adhesin, E coli

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Adhesin, E coli Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Adhesin, E 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.

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