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Antigen-43-mediated autoaggregation of Escherichia coli is blocked by fimbriation.
Journal of bacteriology - 1 Aug 1999
Hasman H, Chakraborty T, Klemm P
Abstract excerpt
Antigen 43 (Ag43), the product of the flu gene, is a surface-displayed autotransporter protein of Escherichia coli. Ag43 is responsible for the autoaggregation and flocculation of static liquid cultures of many E. coli strains. The expression of Ag43 has been reported to be phase variable and controlled by the product of the oxyR gene. Type 1 fimbriae are thin adhesive thread-like surface organelles responsible...
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