Pathogenic Bacteria Remotely Remodel Host Membrane Mechanics via Extracellular Vesicles to subvert Phagosome Maturation and Promote infection
Debraj Koiri, Lydia Mathew, Ayush Panda, Divit Solanki, Assirbad Behura, Shobhna Kapoor, Mohammed Saleem
This study shows pathogenic bacteria use extracellular vesicles to alter host membrane mechanics, preventing phagosome maturation and aiding infection.
bioRxiv · Aug 5, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology