Methylation of Salmonella Typhimurium flagella promotes bacterial adhesion and host cell invasion
Flagellin proteins of Salmonella flagella are methylated. Here, the authors show that flagellin methylation facilitates adhesion of Salmonella to hydrophobic host-cell surfaces, and contributes to efficient gut colonization and host infection.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2020-04-01
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Series: | Nature Communications |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-15738-3 |