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B. E. Sanders, A. Umana, T. T. D. Nguyen…·D. J. Slade
This study characterizes Type 4 pili-mediated natural competence in Fusobacterium nucleatum, showing DNA uptake and chromosomal integration require specific pilus components and DNA methylation.
M. A. Casasanta, C. C. Yoo, B. Udayasuryan…·D. J. Slade
This study shows that Fusobacterium nucleatum binding and invasion of colorectal cancer cells induces IL-8 and CXCL1 secretion, promoting cancer cell migration and immune signaling.
A. Umana, B. E. Sanders, C. C. Yoo…·D. J. Slade
The paper redefines the virulence factor landscape of Fusobacterium using complete genomes and experimental validation, showing previously misclassified strains can invade human cells.
M. A. Casasanta, C. C. Yoo, H. B. Smith…·D. J. Slade
This paper characterizes FplA, a Type Vd autotransporter phospholipase from F. nucleatum, showing its potential role in modulating host signaling and evading autophagy.