Chapter 3. Adherence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Prof. Dr. Bernd H. A. Rehm
Published Online: 31 MAR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9783527622009.ch3
Copyright © 2008 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title
Pseudomonas: Model Organism, Pathogen, Cell Factory
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How to Cite
Irvin, R. T. (2008) Adherence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in Pseudomonas: Model Organism, Pathogen, Cell Factory (ed B. H. A. Rehm), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527622009.ch3
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Institute of Molecular BioSciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Publication History
- Published Online: 31 MAR 2008
- Published Print: 26 MAR 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527319145
Online ISBN: 9783527622009
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Keywords:
- adherence;
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa;
- virulence;
- surface receptor requirements;
- pilus adhesin;
- human mucosal surfaces;
- X-ray crystallography;
- structural studies;
- pilus fiber;
- receptor-binding domain;
- pili as nanowires for redox reactions
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
What is Adherence?
Role of Adherence in Infection
How is Bacterial Adherence Associated with Virulence?
P. aeruginosa Adhesions
Surface Receptor Requirements of the Pilus Adhesin
How Does PilA Mediate Attachment to Human Mucosal Surfaces?
X-ray Crystallographic Structural Studies of the Pilin Structural Protein
Structure of the Pilus Fiber
Structure of the Receptor-Binding Domain and Location on the Pilus
Structural Nature of the Receptor-Binding Domain
Twitching Motility
How Does the Pilus Attach to a Solid Surface?
The Monkey-Bar Swing Paradox
Molecular Basis for Receptor-binding Domain Interaction with Steel Surfaces
Pili as Nanowires for Redox Reactions
What is the Most Important Role of Adherence to P. aeruginosa
References