Adhesion of Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli and Inhibition by Glycocompounds Engaged in the Mucosal Innate Immunity

Escherichia coli colonizes the human intestine shortly after birth, with most strains engaging in a commensal relationship. However, some E. coli strains have evolved toward acquiring genetic traits associated with virulence. Currently, five categories of enteroadherent E. coli strains are well-reco...

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Main Authors: Loreny G. Giugliano, Alex L. Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-06-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/2/2/810