Gut metabolite L-lactate supports Campylobacter jejuni population expansion during acute infection
R. Sinha, R. M. LeVeque, S. M. Callahan, N. Stopnisek, M. Kuipel, J. G. Johnson, V. J. DiRita
This study identifies L-lactate as a key metabolite supporting Campylobacter jejuni growth during acute infection in ferrets, revealing a regulatory mechanism involving the LctR protein.
bioRxiv · Oct 2, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology