Murinization of internalin extends its receptor repertoire, altering Listeria monocytogenes cell tropism and host responses.

Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is an invasive foodborne pathogen that leads to severe central nervous system and maternal-fetal infections. Lm ability to actively cross the intestinal barrier is one of its key pathogenic properties. Lm crosses the intestinal epithelium upon the interaction of its surfa...

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Main Authors: Yu-Huan Tsai, Olivier Disson, Hélène Bierne, Marc Lecuit
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/4034783eabd6492c826d81b849fab59c
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