MeSH definition : 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.;
MeSH synonym : adhesin, e coli; adhesin, escherichia coli; e coli adhesin; escherichia coli adhesin; escherichia coli adhesins;
MeSH annotation : bact antigens; DF: ADHESINS E COLI;
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.