Characterization of Escherichia coli colonizing the gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract catheters

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Summary

The biologic roles of cellulose and curli fimbriae were investigated by studying the interactions between commensal bacteria and the human gastrointestinal epithelial cell line HT-29 and cellulose production had a positive effect on adherence of Nissle 1917 to intestinal epithelial cells and the production of IL-8 in response to the bacteria.

Type
dissertation
Published
2008-11-17
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Keywords

Fimbria, Biofilm, Microbiology, Pilus, Escherichia coli

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