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PILUS VACCINE [1 record]

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Record 1 1992-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Veterinary Drugs
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
OBS

There are two kinds of pili: ... (b) a smaller form which is of major significance in adherence of bacterial cells to epithelial surfaces such as the intestinal mucosa or mammary gland epithelium. Antipilus antibody [found in certain vaccines] can provide protection against disease.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments vétérinaires
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
OBS

P. ex. vaccin antidiarrhée au moyen de souches d'Escherichia coli porteuses des pili d'attachement. Le pilus est une organelle qui permet à la bactérie de s'attacher aux cellules cibles.

Spanish

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