Beyond Respiration: Heme A Synthase (CtaA) Orchestrates Hydrogen Sulfide Production and Virulence via Metabolic Reprogramming in Staphylococcus aureus
Jiahui Li, Mu He, Wanwan Hou, Zengfeng Zhang, Zifeng Mai, Xiaorong Tian, Nan Zhong, Shimo Kang, Chunlei Shi
This study identifies CtaA as a regulator of H2S production and virulence in S. aureus by linking metabolic reprogramming to redox defense under glucose-depleted conditions.
bioRxiv · Aug 4, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology