Outer membrane permeabilization by the membrane attack complex sensitizes Gram-negative bacteria to antimicrobial proteins in serum and phagocytes.

by Dani A C Heesterbeek, Remy M Muts, Vincent P van Hensbergen, Pieter de Saint Aulaire, Tom Wennekes, Bart W Bardoel, Nina M van Sorge, Suzan H M Rooijakkers
Published 2021-01-01

Streptococcal Lancefield polysaccharides are critical cell wall determinants for human Group IIA secreted phospholipase A2 to exert its bactericidal effects.

by Vincent P van Hensbergen, Elin Movert, Vincent de Maat, Christian Lüchtenborg, Yoann Le Breton, Gérard Lambeau, Christine Payré, Anna Henningham, Victor Nizet, Jos A G van Strijp, Britta Brügger, Fredric Carlsson, Kevin S McIver, Kevin S McIver, Nina M van Sorge
Published 2018-10-01