A human factor H-binding protein of Bartonella bacilliformis and potential role in serum resistance
L. D. Hicks, S. Wachter, B. J. mason, P. M. Garrido, m. derendinger, K. Shifflett, M. Minnick
This study identifies a factor H-binding protein in Bartonella bacilliformis that contributes to serum resistance by binding host factor H, enhancing bacterial survival in the human host.
bioRxiv · Apr 13, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology