About The Medical Condition Adhesin, Escherichia coli

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Adhesin, Escherichia coli

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Adhesin, Escherichia coli Medical Condition

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

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