Adhesins, Escherichia coli

Synonyms

Adhesin, E coli

Adhesin, Escherichia coli

E coli Adhesin

Escherichia coli Adhesin

Escherichia coli Adhesins

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.