Lei Lei

This study identifies adhesin proteins in Nanosynbacteria that recognize specific host cell wall polysaccharides for recognition and attachment.

This study shows Saccharibacteria suppress epithelial immune activation by clustering TLR2 via Type IV pili and endocytosis, reducing cytokine signaling and enabling long-term persistence in the oral microbiome.

This study identifies two distinct Type IV pili in Saccharibacteria, showing their roles in host binding, competition, and motility.

This study shows that Klebsiella outcompetes other microbes in oral and nasal communities during starvation, contributing to its persistence and potential pathogenicity.