Fig. 2: Blocking Bacterial Adherence
with Antibody Molecules
Antibody molecules made against the
adhesive tip of pili block the adhesive tip from binding to receptors on host
cell membranes. This prevents the bacterium from colonizing the host cells.
Illustration of Blocking Bacterial Adherence with Antibody Molecules .jpg by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology,
The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: August, 2019
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