Study identifies molecule that allows bacteria to breach cellular barriers
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 11:50
in Health & Medicine
A new study identifies a single molecule as a key entry point used by two types of dangerous bacteria to break through cellular barriers and cause disease. The findings, published March 19 in the journal mBio, suggest that blocking the interaction between the molecule, known as CD40, and bacteria may represent a universal strategy for preventing life-threatening illnesses, including toxic shock syndrome.