摘要: Abstract Verotoxin-globotriaosyl ceramide (Gb 3 ) binding is the linchpin in disease induced by verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC), and defines cell sensitivity, tissue tropism, mode of systemic transport, specific cytotoxic activity internal routeing within sensitive cells. Binding explains epidemiology renal pathology, which may follow VTEC infection. Lipid heterogeneity Gb important binding, define a growth-related signal transduction pathway used verotoxin.