Impact of Neurons on Group B Streptococcus Interactions at the Blood Brain Barrier
Lena M. Seyfarth, Natalie G Alexander, Alyssa S. Arnett, Kathryn N. Seely, Benjamin T. Klemp, Taryn E. Keyzer, Nadine Vollmuth, Caylah Griffin, Michael D. Burton, Erica L. Sanchez, Brandon J. Kim
This study shows that neuronal-endothelial communication enhances blood-brain barrier resistance to Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection by reducing bacterial adherence and invasion.
bioRxiv · Jul 31, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology