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fimbrial pertaining to or emanating from fimbriae. fimbrial cysts cysts in the region of the ovulation fossa; appear to cause no impediment to fertility except in very old mares where they may obstruct ovulation. If the cysts are in ovarian tissue they are known as ovarian cysts; if they are in the connective tissue at the base of the fimbriae they are called fimbrial cysts. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The genetically engineered bacteria now can produce sufficient amounts of fimbrial subunit for analysis. These genes code for 2 adhesins (pyelonephritis-associated pill system and S fimbrial adhesin), 1 toxin ([alpha]-hemolysin), and 1 iron captation system. 55) showed that certain dental plaque bacteria can modulate expression of the genes encoding fimbrial expression (fimA) in Porphyromonas gingivalis. |
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