Type IV Pili Are Essential for the Interaction of Neisseria

question 10

Essay

Type IV pili are essential for the interaction of Neisseria meningitidis with brain endothelial cells. Describe the difference between the type IV and type I pili binding, and explain why knowing the type of binding is important in pathogenesis.

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