Enhanced respiratory electron dissipation by immunometabolites promotes mycobacterial biofilm longevity
Kaushik Poddar, Gunjan Tripathi, Snehal V. Khairnar, Stuti Srivastav, Amitesh Anand
This study shows that immunometabolites like nitrate or fumarate extend mycobacterial biofilm lifespan by suppressing dormancy and maintaining metabolic activity.
ACS Infectious Diseases · Jun 16, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology