BPP43_05035 is a Brachyspira pilosicoli cell surface adhesin that weakens the integrity of the epithelial barrier during infection
A. Rajan, P. Gallego, B. Dolan, P. Patel, C. Dwibedi, A. S. Luis, S. Trillo-Muyo, L. Arike, S. van der Post, M. Simren, T. Pelaseyed
This study identifies BPP43_05035 as a Brachyspira pilosicoli adhesin that disrupts epithelial tight junctions, increasing barrier permeability during infection.
bioRxiv · Apr 6, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology