Host-derived fatty acids activate type VII secretion in Staphylococcus aureus [Microbiology]

The type VII secretion system (T7SS) of Staphylococcus aureus is a multiprotein complex dedicated to the export of several virulence factors during host infection. This virulence pathway plays a key role in promoting bacterial survival and the long-term persistence of staphylococcal abscess communities. The expression of the T7SS is activated...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - October 17, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Michael S. Lopez, Irene S. Tan, Donghong Yan, Jing Kang, Mark McCreary, Zora Modrusan, Cary D. Austin, Min Xu, Eric J. Brown Tags: Biological Sciences Source Type: research