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Crosstalk Between Staphylococcus Aureus And Innate Immunity: Focus On Immunometabolism, Christopher M. Horn, Tammy Kielian
Crosstalk Between Staphylococcus Aureus And Innate Immunity: Focus On Immunometabolism, Christopher M. Horn, Tammy Kielian
Journal Articles: Pathology and Microbiology
Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of bacterial infections globally in both healthcare and community settings. The success of this bacterium is the product of an expansive repertoire of virulence factors in combination with acquired antibiotic resistance and propensity for biofilm formation. S. aureus leverages these factors to adapt to and subvert the host immune response. With the burgeoning field of immunometabolism, it has become clear that the metabolic program of leukocytes dictates their inflammatory status and overall effectiveness in clearing an infection. The metabolic flexibility of S. aureus offers an inherent means by which the pathogen could manipulate the …