The Escherichia coli TolC efflux pump protein is immunogenic and elicits protective antibodies
T. O. Silva, L. V. S. Costa, L. Chagas do Nascimento, L. S. Barbosa, J. G. C. Fanticelli, C. Rotilho, L. S. Silva, J. d. S. Abreu, B. F. Rajsfus, A. C. S. Bulla, J. Carneiro, D. Allonso, D. Salgado, M. L. da Silva, J. Echevarria-Lima, , P. C. Olsen
This study shows that the E. coli TolC protein is immunogenic, inducing antibody production that enhances macrophage uptake and survival against E. coli infection.
bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2023 · PreprintImmunology