Time-resolved transcriptomic profiling of Dictyostelium discoideum infection with Mycobacterium marinum reveals Atg9-dependent restriction via maintenance of vacuole integrity
Jahn Nitschke, Justine Toinon, Frederic Burdet, Astrid Melotti, Hubert Hilbi, Pierre Cosson, Marco Pagni, Thierry Soldati, Nabil Hanna
This study uses Dictyostelium discoideum to investigate host responses to Mycobacterium marinum infection, identifying Atg9's role in maintaining vacuole integrity and restricting bacterial growth.
bioRxiv · Sep 12, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology