ImmunologyInfection and ImmunityPeer-reviewed
Salmonella Typhi asparaginase-dependent activation of GCN2 promotes bacterial killing in murine macrophages
Zachary M. Powers, Michael J. McFadden, Gi Young Lee…·Mary X O’Riordan
This study shows that Salmonella Typhi uses asparaginase to deplete asparagine, activating the GCN2 kinase and the integrated stress response in murine macrophages, which enhances bacterial killing.
DOI 10.1128/iai.00178-26