Opa (protein II) influences gonococcal organization in colonies, surface appearance, size and attachment to human fallopian tube tissues

Opa-expressing variants of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain F62-SF and an Opa − variant, all non-piliated, were examined for differences in the interaction of the bacteria within colonies and in attachment to and damage of human fallopian tube mucosa. Expression of certain Opas was associated with the f...

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