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Cellular invasion by Staphylococcus aureus involves a fibronectin bridge between the bacterial fibronectin-binding

T Fowler1, E R Wann, D Joh

  • 1Center for Extracellular Matrix Biology, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Houston 77030, USA.

Summary

Staphylococcus aureus invasion into host cells requires bacterial fibronectin-binding proteins (FnBPs) and host cell beta1 integrins. These components form a bridge, facilitating bacterial uptake and cellular entry.

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