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.

Synonyms: Escherichia coli Adhesin, 0, Adhesins, Escherichia coli, E coli Adhesin, Adhesin, Escherichia coli, Adhesin, E coli, Escherichia coli Adhesins

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95; ADHESIN, E COLI was indexed under ANTIGENS, BACTERIAL 1982-94, BACTERIAL OUTER MEMBRANE PROTEINS 1985-94, & BACTERIAL PROTEINS 1982-88 ,use ADHESINS, ESCHERICHIA COLI (NM) to search ADHESIN, E COLI 1982-94 ,95; was ADHESIN, E COLI (NM) 1982-94

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D018830