In general, the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis expresses distinct FimA and
Mfa1 fimbriae. Each of these consists of five FimA–E and five Mfa1–5 proteins encoded by …

In order for bacteria to exert their pathogenicity, they must adhere to and colonize the host
tissues. Porphyromonas gingivalis, a periodontal pathogen, primarily exploits FimA fimbriae …

The periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis is known to express 2 distinct types of
fimbriae: FimA and Mfa1 fimbriae. However, we previously reported that fimbria-like …

The periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis colonizes largely through FimA
fimbriae, composed of polymerized FimA encoded by fimA. fimA exists as a single copy …

The periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis generally expresses two distinct
fimbriae, FimA and Mfa1, which play a role in biofilm formation. The fimA gene that encodes …

The periodontitis-associated pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis colonizes and forms a
biofilm in gingival crevices through fimbriae. It is known that the often-used strains ATCC …

Fimbriae are protein-based filamentous appendages that protrude from the bacterial cell
surface and facilitate host adhesion. Two types of fimbriae, FimA and Mfa1, of the …

Porphyromonas gingivalis is a primary pathogen involved in the initiation and progression of
adult chronic periodontitis. Its colonization on oral surfaces is a necessary first step leading …

The fimbriae of Porphyromonas gingivalis, the causative agent of periodontitis, have been
implicated in various aspects of pathogenicity, such as colonization, adhesion and …

Porphyromonas gingivalis, a Gram-negative oral anaerobe, is strongly associated with
chronic adult periodontitis, and it utilizes FimA fimbriae to persistently colonize and evade …