Adhesins, Escherichia coli

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.097.025.050.040 - D12.776.097.120.050.040 - D12.776.097.275.500 - D12.776.543.100.050.040 - D23.050.161.050.040

**Synonyms:** - Adhesin, E coli - Adhesin, Escherichia coli - Escherichia coli Adhesins