Identification of a novel cationic glycolipid in Streptococcus agalactiae that contributes to brain entry and meningitis
L. R. Joyce, H. S. Manzer, J. da C. Mendonca, R. Villarreal, P. E. Nagao, K. S. Doran, K. L. Palmer, Z. Guan
This study identifies a novel cationic glycolipid in Streptococcus agalactiae that enhances its ability to invade the blood-brain barrier and cause meningitis.
bioRxiv · Dec 1, 2020Microbiology