Mycobacterial formation of intracellular lipid inclusions is a dynamic process associated with rapid replication
D. M. Fines, D. Schichnes, M. Knight, A. Anaya-Sanchez, N. T. T. Thuong, J. S. Cox, S. Stanley
This study shows that mycobacteria form intracellular lipid inclusions during active replication without environmental stressors, challenging the link between ILI and non-replicating persistence.
bioRxiv · Aug 10, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology