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This study uncovered a previously unrecognized serum resistance mechanism in Yersinia pestis, mediated by SubB-like lectins that hijack host complement regulators, revealing a novel class of virulence factors.
Proteins of the SubB family provide multiple mechanisms of serum resistance in Yersinia pestis
Emerging Microbes & Infections, 6 May 2025. François Pierre, Alexandre Baillez, Amélie Dewitte, Agustin Rolandelli, and Florent Sebbane. (Open Access.)
Published May 6, 2025 9:00 AM
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