adhesins

[US]/ˈædˌhiːsɪn/
[UK]/əˈdɛʒɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A molecule that enables a cell or microorganism to adhere to a surface.

Phrases & Collocations

adhesin-mediated adhesion

bacterial adhesins

adhesin-receptor interaction

specific adhesins

adhesin binding site

role of adhesins

adhesin expression

study of adhesins

adhesin-based vaccine

Example Sentences

bacterial adhesins allow them to attach to host tissues.

adhesins are crucial for the colonization of pathogens.

researchers are studying adhesins to develop new antibiotics.

the specific adhesin involved in this infection is unknown.

adhesins can be found on the surface of various microorganisms.

understanding adhesin function is key to combating infectious diseases.

adhesins mediate the interaction between bacteria and host cells.

mutations in adhesin genes can lead to changes in virulence.

adhesins are essential for biofilm formation by bacteria.

the study of adhesins has implications for vaccine development.

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