Specific interaction between Group B Streptococcus CC17 hypervirulent clone and phagocytes
A.-S. Bourrel, A. Picart, J.-C. Fernandez, C. Hays, B. Saubamea, V. Mignon, C. Poyart, A. Tazi, J. Guignot
This study investigates how the hypervirulent GBS CC17 strain interacts with macrophages, showing it is phagocytosed more efficiently due to specific surface proteins and scavenger receptor inhibition.
bioRxiv · Dec 2, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology