Flagellin is essential for initial attachment to mucosal surfaces by Clostridioides difficile
B. Sidner, A. I. Lerma, B. Biswas, L. A. Ronish, H. McCullough, J. M. Auchtung, K. H. Piepenbrink
This study identifies flagellin as essential for Clostridioides difficile's initial attachment to mucosal surfaces by showing flagella-deficient mutants have reduced adhesion to mucins.
bioRxiv · May 19, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology