Enhanced expression of 987P (F6) fimbrial adhesin by cultured enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli

The expression of the 987P fimbrial adhesin by strains of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli was enhanced and, in some cases, restored by passaging the organisms through Craigie's tubes. In contrast, the fimbrial adhesins K99, K88 and F41 were not optimally expressed in this medium. The results s...

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Published inResearch in veterinary science Vol. 50; no. 1; p. 118
Main Authors Carroll, P J, Thorns, C J, Collings, A M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.01.1991
Subjects
Adhesins, Escherichia coli
Bacterial Adhesion
Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins - biosynthesis
Culture Media
Escherichia coli - metabolism
Escherichia coli - ultrastructure
Fimbriae, Bacterial - metabolism
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Summary:The expression of the 987P fimbrial adhesin by strains of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli was enhanced and, in some cases, restored by passaging the organisms through Craigie's tubes. In contrast, the fimbrial adhesins K99, K88 and F41 were not optimally expressed in this medium. The results suggest that Craigie's tubes should be used for the optimum expression of 987P.
ISSN:0034-5288
DOI:10.1016/0034-5288(91)90065-V