Abstract
Background: Silkworm ApoLp protein binds S. aureus cell surfaces and inhibits hemolysin gene expression. Results: ApoLp protein binds LTA. The ApoLp inhibitory effect was attenuated in an LTA synthetase knockdown mutant. Conclusion: ApoLp protein suppressed S. aureus virulence via LTA binding. Significance: A non-protein macromolecule on the bacterial cell surface functions as a receptor in the bacterial signal transduction pathway.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 25542-25550 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 288 |
Issue number | 35 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 30 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology