Search for dissertations about: "F1C fimbriae"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words F1C fimbriae.
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1. Molecular analysis of transcription factors in uropathogenic E. coli adhesin operons
Abstract : 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. READ MORE
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2. Glycosphingolipid interactions of Helicobacter pylori and F1C-fimbriated Escherichia coli
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate glycosphingolipid interactions of the human pathogens Helicobacter pylori and F1C-fimbriated uropathogenic Escherichia coli. Of particular interest were interactions of H. pylori to complex gangliosides, the role played by H. READ MORE
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3. Structural studies of FocB and Transthyretin
Abstract : The molecular structure of a protein decides its function, its way to interact with other molecules. Using X-ray crystallography methods, a 3-dimensional, atomic model of a macromolecule can be determined. READ MORE