The Fimbrial Adhesins of Escherichia Coli

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter reviews the current knowledge of E. coli adhesions and their receptors. The main emphasis is given on genetic physiological aspects adhesin production, primary structure adhesion subunits, adhesive properties, characterization Adhesins are macromolecular structures present bacterial cell mediate attachment these cells to a surface. Pathogenic strains associated with intestinal or urinary tract infections able produce one more different types fimbrial adhesins that enable bacteria colonize host epithelia. majority fimbriae composed single repeating protein subunit, but some may contain other polypeptides as well. It noted all appear recognize bind relatively simple glycolipids glycoproteins epithelial surface certain erythrocytes. also discusses classification according affinity for particular oligosaccharide glycoconjugates.