[Adherence of gram negative bacteria to human tracheobronchial mucin].
1988
O Katoh, and
H Yamada, and
T Yamaguchi, and
Y Aoki, and
S Kuroki, and
Y Nakanishi, and
K Hiura
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D009077
Mucins
High molecular weight mucoproteins that protect the surface of EPITHELIAL CELLS by providing a barrier to particulate matter and microorganisms. Membrane-anchored mucins may have additional roles concerned with protein interactions at the cell surface.
Mucin
D001980
Bronchi
The larger air passages of the lungs arising from the terminal bifurcation of the TRACHEA. They include the largest two primary bronchi which branch out into secondary bronchi, and tertiary bronchi which extend into BRONCHIOLES and PULMONARY ALVEOLI.
Bacteria which lose crystal violet stain but are stained pink when treated by Gram's method.
Gram Negative Bacteria
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001422
Bacterial Adhesion
Physicochemical property of fimbriated (FIMBRIAE, BACTERIAL) and non-fimbriated bacteria of attaching to cells, tissue, and nonbiological surfaces. It is a factor in bacterial colonization and pathogenicity.