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E COLI ADHESIN

\ˈiː kˈə͡ʊli ɐdhˈɛsɪn], \ˈiː kˈə‍ʊli ɐdhˈɛsɪn], \ˈiː k_ˈəʊ_l_i_ ɐ_d_h_ˈɛ_s_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of E COLI ADHESIN

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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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