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1 Citation Bacteria assemble a variety of structures on their cell surface, including extended fibers generally termed pili or fimbriae . These pili mediate interactions with other bacteria, the host, and the environment. Pili often function as adhesins, dictating specific binding to and colonization of biological as well as non-biological surfaces. Pili are critical virulence factors for pathogenic bacteria, initiating infection and determining how and where bacterial colonization may occur. A variet, technorati.com
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Scientists Discover How Cranberries Prevent Bladder Infections 1 Citation By Rod Newbound, RN, Anti-Aging Expert Although it?s been known for several years that cranberries can prevent urinary tract infections, up until now, the exact mechanism has remained a mystery. But in a newly published study, scientists at Worcester Polytechnic Institute say they?ve discovered the secret. They found that virulent bacteria, like the kind that create urinary tract infections, have hair-like projections called fimbriae that attach to the wall of the bladder. Their studies showe, technorati.com
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