Mycobacterial surface-associated ESX-1 virulence factors play a role in mycobacterial adherence and invasion into lung epithelial cells
Y. Bao, Q. Zhang, L. Wang, J. Aguilera, S. Vazquez Reyes, J. Sun
This study shows EsxA is internalized into host cells and inserts into host membranes, and surface-associated EsxAB enhances mycobacterial adherence and invasion.
bioRxiv · Oct 13, 2020 · PreprintBiochemistry