Role of type 1 fimbriae in EPEC infections

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作者
Elliott, SJ
Kaper, JB
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关键词
type; 1; fimbriae; enteropathogenic Escherichia coli; adhesion;
D O I
10.1006/mpat.1997.0135
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
Several fimbriae have been implicated as potentially important in EPEC adhesion and pathogenesis. EPEC strain E2348/69 produced only bundle forming pill and type 1 fimbriae, and did not produce other accesory adhesins identified in EPEC strain B171. Cloning and mutagenesis of these EPEC firn genes indicated that type 1 pill had no affect on levels or patterns of adhesion to cultured human cells. (C) 1997 Academic Press Limited.
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