The endothelium at the interface between tissues and Staphylococcus aureus in the bloodstream
Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen. It can cause many types of infections, in
particular bacteremia, which frequently leads to infective endocarditis, osteomyelitis, sepsis …
particular bacteremia, which frequently leads to infective endocarditis, osteomyelitis, sepsis …
How microbes use force to control adhesion
Microbial adhesion and biofilm formation are usually studied using molecular and cellular
biology assays, optical and electron microscopy, or laminar flow chamber experiments …
biology assays, optical and electron microscopy, or laminar flow chamber experiments …
More is not always better—the double-headed role of fibronectin in Staphylococcus aureus host cell invasion
S Niemann, MT Nguyen, JA Eble, AI Chasan… - MBio, 2021 - Am Soc Microbiol
While Staphylococcus aureus has classically been considered an extracellular pathogen,
these bacteria are also capable of being taken up by host cells, including nonprofessional …
these bacteria are also capable of being taken up by host cells, including nonprofessional …
Integrin α5β1, as a Receptor of Fibronectin, Binds the FbaA Protein of Group A Streptococcus To Initiate Autophagy during Infection
J Wang, M Meng, M Li, X Guan, J Liu, X Gao, Q Sun… - Mbio, 2020 - Am Soc Microbiol
ABSTRACT Group A Streptococcus (GAS), one of the most common extracellular
pathogens, has been reported to invade epithelial and endothelial cells. Our results reveal …
pathogens, has been reported to invade epithelial and endothelial cells. Our results reveal …
Investigation of Peptidoglycan-Associated Lipoprotein of Acinetobacter baumannii and Its Interaction with Fibronectin To Find Its Therapeutic Potential
Acinetobacter baumannii causes hospital-acquired infections and is responsible for high
mortality and morbidity. The interaction of this bacterium with the host is critical in bacterial …
mortality and morbidity. The interaction of this bacterium with the host is critical in bacterial …