Do epitopes of the P-fimbrial adhesin of E. coli cause different urinary tract infections?
The site of a urinary tract infection from P-fimbriated E. coli can be predicted by the epitope of the tip protein of P-fimbriae.
Oxidative modification of SERCA at Cys674 contributes to decreased SERCA activity and impaired myocyte relaxation in the senescent heart. Strategies to decrease oxidant levels and/or protect target proteins such as SERCA may be of value to preserve diastolic function in the aging heart.