The genus Legionella contains more than 50 species, of which at least 24 have been
associated with human infection. The best-characterized member of the genus, Legionella …

Laminin (Ln) and collagen are multifunctional glycoproteins that play an important role in
cellular morphogenesis, cell signalling, tissue repair and cell migration. These proteins are …

The role of the host extracellular matrix (ECM) in infection tends to be neglected. However,
the complex interactions between invading pathogens, host tissues and immune cells occur …

Initially discovered in the context of immunomodulation, peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerases
(PPIases) were soon identified as enzymes catalyzing the rate-limiting protein folding step at …

Legionella pneumophila (L. pneumophila) is an opportunistic waterborne pathogen and the
causative agent for Legionnaires' disease, which is transmitted to humans via inhalation of …

The words' guinea pig'are synonymous with scientific experimentation, but much less is
known about this species than many other laboratory animals. This animal model has been …

Members of a family of collagen-binding microbial surface components recognizing
adhesive matrix molecules (MSCRAMMs) from Gram-positive bacteria are established …

Globally, tuberculosis (TB) has reemerged as a major cause of morbidity and mortality,
despite the use of the Mycobacterium bovis BCG vaccine and intensive attempts to improve …

Secretion of effector molecules is one of the major mechanisms by which the intracellular
human pathogen Legionella pneumophila interacts with host cells during infection. Specific …

An outbreak of a potentially fatal form of pneumonia in 1976 and in the annual convention of
the American Legion was the first time that Legionella spp. was identified. Thereafter, the …