Protection against Neisseria meningitidis nasopharyngeal colonization relies on antibody opsonization and phagocytosis by neutrophils
Elissa G. Currie, Olga L. Rojas, Isaac S. Lee, Khashayar Khaleghi, Alberto Martín, Jennifer L. Gommerman, Scott D. Gray‐Owen
This study shows that antibodies and neutrophils, not complement, are critical for protecting against nasal colonization by Neisseria meningitidis.
bioRxiv · Sep 11, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology