C-terminal domain of the filamentous hemagglutinin FhaB is crucial for interaction of Bordetella pertussis with ciliated epithelial cells
David Jurnečka, Josef Chmelik, Jana Holubová…·Ladislav Bumba
This study identifies the C-terminal domain of FhaB as essential for Bordetella pertussis adhesion to ciliated epithelial cells and colonization, suggesting it as a candidate for improved vaccines.