Expression of fimbriae and hemagglutination activity in Shigella boydii

摘要

This report describes the presence of type 1 fimbriae on Shigella boydii 5 which agglutinate guinea pig erythrocytes and feature mannose-sensitive adherence. Morphologically, the fimbriae were thin, rigid cylinders 2-5 #mu#m in length and 3-5 nm in diameter, and the organella retained axial holes. This is the first study to have revealed the existence of type 1 fimbriae on S. boydii.