A Biomimetic Porcine Urothelial Model for Assessing <i>Escherichia coli</i> Pathogenicity

A Biomimetic Porcine Urothelial Model for Assessing <i>Escherichia coli</i> Pathogenicity

Urinary tract infections can be severe, sometimes fatal, diseases whose etiological pathogens are predominantly uropathogenic strains of <i>E. coli</i> (UPEC). To investigate the UPEC pathogenesis, several models have already been established with minor or major disadvantages. The aim wa...

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Main Authors: Luka Predojević, Darja Keše, Darja Žgur Bertok, Taja Železnik Ramuta, Peter Veranič, Mateja Erdani Kreft, Marjanca Starčič Erjavec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
urothelium
virulence-associated genes
infection
electron microscopy
<i>E. coli</i>
UPEC
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/4/783

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