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Streptococcus agalactiae glycolipids promote virulence by thwarting immune cell clearance.
Science advances - 31 May 2024
Joyce Luke R, Kim Sol, Spencer Brady L, Christensen Priya M, Palmer Kelli L, Guan Ziqiang, Siegenthaler Julie A, Doran Kelly S
Abstract excerpt
Streptococcus agalactiae [group B Streptococcus (GBS)] is a leading cause of neonatal meningitis, with late-onset disease (LOD) occurring after gastrointestinal tract colonization in infants. Bacterial membrane lipids are essential for host-pathogen interactions, and the functions of glycolipids are yet to be fully elucidated. GBS synthesizes three major glycolipids: glucosyl-diacylglycerol (Glc-DAG),...
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