A Novel Adhesin of B. pertussis is Key to Colonisation of Epithelial Cells
Michael Gollan, Mónica Cartelle Gestal, Katelyn M. Parrish, Eric T. Harvill, Andrew Preston, Iain MacArthur
This study identifies two novel adhesins, BP1251 and BP1252, in B. pertussis that are crucial for colonising epithelial cells and reducing bacterial recovery in a murine infection model.
bioRxiv · Sep 23, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology