MPL36, a major plasminogen (PLG) receptor in pathogenic Leptospira, has an essential role during infection
W. Zhu, F. Passalia, C. Hamond, C. Abe, A. Ko, A. Barbosa, E. Wunder
This study identifies MPL36 as a major plasminogen receptor in pathogenic Leptospira, showing its role in virulence through plasmin generation and host cell interaction.
bioRxiv · Mar 24, 2023Microbiology