TABLE 6.
C. jejuni association with Fn maximizes bacterial adherence and invasion of T84 nonpolarized cells
| Bacterial strain and type | % of adherent and internalized bacteriaa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Fn | EGTA | EGTA + anti-Fn | |
| C. jejuni F38011 | |||
| Adherent | 81 ± 5 | 144 ± 12b | 50 ± 8c |
| Internalized | 76 ± 12 | 288 ± 36b | 65 ± 17c |
| Serovar Typhimurium SL1344 | |||
| Adherent | 95 ± 20 | 113 ± 15 | 115 ± 25 |
| Internalized | 92 ± 4 | 96 ± 8 | 84 ± 8 |
a
Assays were performed as outlined in Materials and Methods. Results are presented as the percent adherent and internalized bacteria relative to the values (100%) obtained for the wild-type isolates alone.
b
Value significantly different (P < 0.01) from that obtained from the inoculation of T84 cells with the C. jejuni F38011 wild-type isolate.
c
Value significantly different (P < 0.01) from that obtained from inoculation of the EGTA-treated T84 cells with the C. jejuni F38011 wild-type isolate.