Lysosomal activation in bladder epithelium enhances intracellular antibiotic clearance of uropathogenic Escherichia coli
Kathrin Tomasek, Kristina Skurvydaite, Gauri Paduthol, Allison M. Burns, Léa Schlunke, Valentin Borgeat, Christian Pasquali, Mario Romani, John D. McKinney
This study shows that OM-89 enhances lysosomal activity in bladder epithelial cells, improving antibiotic efficacy against UPEC and reducing bacterial regrowth.
bioRxiv · Oct 22, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology