A newly identified group of P-like (PL) fimbriae from extra-intestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) encode distinct adhesin subunits and mediate adherence to host cells
C. M. Dozois, H. Habouria, H. Bessaiah, J. Buron, S. Houle
The paper identifies a new group of P-like fimbriae in E. coli that show functional similarities and differences to P fimbriae, mediating adherence to host cells.
bioRxiv · Jul 20, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology