Lipolysis of host triacylglyceride-rich lipoproteins creates a toxic microenvironment for Staphylococcus aureus
Trushali Vansadia, Camron N. Collins, Anisha Neupane, Nathaniel J Torres, Ahsan Hameed, Andrew J. Morris, Karen E. Beenken, Mark S. Smeltzer, Ryan M. Allen
The paper shows that host-derived triacylglyceride-rich lipoproteins (TRL) can kill Staphylococcus aureus through lipolysis, revealing a potential therapeutic target for chronic infections.
bioRxiv · Jan 12, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology