About The Medical Condition Escherichia coli Adhesins

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Escherichia coli Adhesins

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Escherichia coli Adhesins Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Escherichia coli Adhesins?

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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