A mucin-regulated adhesin determines the intestinal biogeography and inflammatory character of a bacterial symbiont.
T. J. Smith, D. Sundarraman, E. Melancon, L. Desban, R. Parthasarathy, K. Guillemin
This study identifies a mucin-binding adhesin that regulates bacterial colonization and inflammation in the gut by sensing mucin-associated glycans.
bioRxiv · Jul 25, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology