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Adhesion inhibition by antibodies.

C Svanborg-Edén, S Mårild, T K Korhonen

    Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Supplementum
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mucous membranes use specific immunity and antibodies to prevent bacterial adhesion. Antibodies targeting bacterial pili, like those in E. coli urinary tract infections, are crucial for blocking infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Microbiology
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Mucous membranes possess non-specific and specific defense mechanisms to maintain barrier function.
    • Secreted antibodies primarily neutralize pathogens by binding antigens, reducing bacterial adhesion to host cells.
    • Bacterial adhesion, particularly by E. coli in urinary tract infections, often involves surface structures like pili or fimbriae.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the role of antibodies against bacterial pili in preventing adhesion and their response in urinary tract infections.
    • To examine the cross-reactivity and inhibitory effects of antibodies targeting different pili structures of E. coli.
    • To assess the antibody response to pili in children diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of antibody binding and cross-reactivity between different E. coli pili strains.
    • In vitro assessment of antibody-mediated inhibition of bacterial adhesion.
    • Serological and urine analysis to detect specific antibody responses in pediatric patients with pyelonephritis.

    Main Results:

    • Antibodies against bacterial pili significantly interfere with the adhesion process.
    • Poor cross-reactivity was observed between pili from different E. coli strains, despite shared receptor binding.
    • Antibody responses to infecting E. coli pili were detected in the serum and urine of children with acute pyelonephritis, though not consistently for MS pili.

    Conclusions:

    • Antibodies targeting bacterial pili are effective in preventing E. coli adhesion and are associated with the immune response in urinary tract infections.
    • Specific antibodies against pili are crucial for host defense, with limited cross-reactivity suggesting strain-specific immune responses.
    • The study highlights the importance of pili-specific antibodies in combating E. coli-induced pyelonephritis in children.

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