adhesin

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adhesin

adhesin (plural adhesins)

(biochemistry) Any of several factors that enable bacteria to adhere to epithelial surfaces as a step towards infection

Translations[edit]

factor enabling bacteria to adhere to epithelial surfaces

Finnish: adhesiini
French: adhésine (fr) f

Italian: adesina f
Portuguese: adesina f

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