Sökning: "P-fimbriae"
Visar resultat 6 - 10 av 14 avhandlingar innehållade ordet P-fimbriae.
6. Role of TLR4 in Escherichia coli urinary tract infection
Sammanfattning : In this thesis we have used P fimbriated E. coli as a model to investigate the mechanisms of bacterial recognition and cell activation by the urinary tract (UT) epithelium. We show that Toll like receptor 4 (TLR4) is crucial for the recognition and host response to P fimbriated E. coli. LÄS MER
7. Molecular analysis of transcription factors in uropathogenic E. coli adhesin operons
Sammanfattning : The main causative agent of human urinary tract infections is the uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) pathotype. It may cause disease due to its ability to express a number of bacterial virulence factors. Fimbrial adhesins are particularly important for the initial establishment of infection in the urinary tract. LÄS MER
8. Mechanisms of microbial-host interaction during asymptomatic bacteriuria
Sammanfattning : Urinary tract infections (UTIs) present an interesting and relevant model for studying microbial adaptation. After establishing significant numbers, the bacteria either cause severe disease, or an asymptomatic carrier state resembling the normal flora at other mucosal sites. LÄS MER
9. Role of Neutrophils and Innate Immune Mechanisms in Urinary Tract Infections
Sammanfattning : Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the most common infections in man. Despite their prevalence, information on the molecular mechanisms defects that explain the increased susceptibility to disease are lacking. LÄS MER
10. Mucosal receptors involved in pathogen recognition and host defence
Sammanfattning : Urinary tract infection is the most common infection in man. P fimbriae are virulence factors of uro-pathogenic Escherichia coli. They are expressed by 70-90 % of acute pyelonephritis isolates and up to 100% of the most virulent isolates that cause bacteremia. LÄS MER