1. Structural and Molecular Microbiology, VIB Department of Structural Biology, VIB, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium;2. Structural Biology Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Abstract:
Highlights? The promise of receptor analogues and biogenesis inhibitors to curb adhesive pili. ? Mannoside-based type 1 pilus inhibitors are effective against UPEC in a murine model of UTI. ? Pilus adhesins contain specificity and affinity-determining regions. ? Bi-cyclic 2-pyridones inhibit curli and chaperone–usher pilus biogenesis.