The arginine/ornithine binding protein ArgT plays an essential role in Brucella to prevent intracellular killing and contribute to chronic persistence in the host
S. R. Mallik, K. Joshi, G. K. Radhakrishnan
This study identifies ArgT as a critical virulence factor in Brucella that prevents intracellular killing and promotes chronic persistence by modulating host arginine levels.
bioRxiv · Jul 11, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology