<p> Proteins in this entry are designated PilF [<cite idref="PUB00020782"/>] and PilW [<cite idref="PUB00020773"/>]. This outer membrane protein is required both for pilus stability and for pilus functions such as adherence to human cells. Members of this family contain copies of the TPR (tetratricopeptide repeat) domain.</p> Pilus biogenesis/stability type IV, PilW