Manganese scavenging is required for virulence of the cytosolic pathogen Listeria monocytogenes
Carly A. Mascari, Christal Carerros, Jessica L. Kelliher
This study shows that manganese scavenging via high-affinity transporters is essential for the virulence and intracellular survival of Listeria monocytogenes.
bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology