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C.A. Jabeena

University of Iowa

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Approach:experimental assay· 3 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 3 Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Organism:human· 1 Organism:mouse· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1

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Mary M. WeberiD· 3 shared Robert FarisiD· 3 shared Alix McCulloughiD· 2 shared Brianna P. SteiertiD· 2 shared Parker N SmithiD· 2 shared Naveen ChallagundlaiD· 1 shared Nicholas SchnickeriD· 1 shared Paige N. McCaslin· 1 shared

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The Chlamydia trachomatis secreted effector protein CT181 binds to Mcl-1 to prolong neutrophil survival

Robert Faris, Rebecca Koch, Paige N. McCaslin, Naveen Challagundla, Brianna P. Steiert, Shelby E. Andersen, Alix McCullough, Parker N Smith, C.A. Jabeena, Peter M. Yau, Thomas Rudel, Mary M. Weber

This study identifies CT181 as a Chlamydia trachomatis effector protein that binds Mcl-1 to prolong neutrophil survival, aiding bacterial persistence and pathogenesis.

mBio · May 15, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Tetramer formation of CpoS facilitates Inc-Inc interactions during Chlamydia trachomatis infection

Xavier Tijerina, C.A. Jabeena, Robert Faris, Zhen Xu, Parker N Smith, Nicholas Schnicker, Mary M. Weber

This study shows CpoS forms tetramers that mediate Inc-Inc interactions and Rab GTPase engagement, facilitating vesicle trafficking during Chlamydia trachomatis infection.

Infection and Immunity · Nov 18, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Chlamydia trachomatis TmeA promotes pedestal formation through N-WASP and TOCA-1 interactions

Alix McCullough, C.A. Jabeena, Steven Huang, Brianna P. Steiert, Robert Faris, Mary M. Weber

This paper identifies TmeA's role in promoting Chlamydia trachomatis invasion by interacting with N-WASP and TOCA-1 to facilitate pedestal formation.

mSphere · Apr 15, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology