Analysis of host cell binding specificity mediated by the Tp0136 adhesin of the syphilis agent < i > Treponema pallidum < /i > subsp. < i > pallidum < /i >

ConclusionsOur results show that Tp0136 facilitates differential level of binding to cell lines representing various host tissues, which highlights the importance of this protein in colonization of human organs byT.pallidum and resulting syphilis pathogenesis.

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - May 8, 2019 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Vitomir Djokic Source Type: research