Abdul Samad

C-terminal domain of the filamentous hemagglutinin FhaB is crucial for interaction of Bordetella pertussis with ciliated epithelial cells

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.

Bacteria deliver a microtubule-binding protein into mammalian cells to promote colonization

This study shows that the Bordetella FhaB protein's microtubule-binding domain is delivered into host cells to promote bacterial colonization by interacting with microtubules in cilia.