Carbohydrates are essential mediators of many processes in health and disease. They
regulate self-/non-self-discrimination, are key elements of cellular communication, cancer …

Biofilm formation constitutes an alternative lifestyle in which microorganisms adopt a
multicellular behavior that facilitates and/or prolongs survival in diverse environmental …

Antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative uropathogens is a major global concern. Worldwide,
the prevalence of Enterobacteriaceae that produce extended-spectrum β-lactamase or …

Escherichia coli is a versatile bacterial species that includes both harmless commensal
strains and pathogenic strains found in the gastrointestinal tract in humans and warm …

Few microorganisms are as versatile as Escherichia coli. An important member of the
normal intestinal microflora of humans and other mammals, E. coli has also been widely …

Found throughout biology, polyvalent interactions are characterized by the simultaneous
binding of multiple ligands on one biological entity to multiple receptors on another (top part …

Internationally lauded as the preeminent text in the field, Campbell-Walsh Urology continues
to offer the most comprehensive coverage of every aspect of urology. Perfect for urologists …

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is a causative agent in the vast majority of urinary
tract infections (UTIs), including cystitis and pyelonephritis, and infectious complications …

Among 75 urosepsis isolates of Escherichia coli, 29 virulence factor (VF) genes were
detected by use of a novel polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay. Compared with probe …

The urinary tract is a common site of bacterial infections; nearly half of all women experience
at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) during their lifetime. These infections are classified …