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Esther J M Stoop1, Wilbert Bitter, Astrid M van der Sar

  • 1Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection control, VU University Medical Center, van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Cell Biology
  • Pathogenesis

Background:

  • Mycobacteria possess a distinctive diderm cell envelope, presenting a significant barrier to protein secretion.
  • Specialized secretion systems are essential for mycobacteria to transport proteins across this hydrophobic layer.
  • Type VII secretion (T7S) pathways have been identified as critical for this process in mycobacteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of type VII secretion (T7S) systems in mycobacteria.
  • To elucidate the role of T7S systems in the virulence of pathogenic mycobacteria.
  • To highlight the importance of T7S substrates and their interactions with host molecules.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on mycobacterial secretion systems.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on type VII secretion pathways.
  • Examination of the role of T7S in mycobacterial pathogenesis and host interactions.

Main Results:

  • Pathogenic mycobacteria utilize up to five distinct T7S systems.
  • Certain T7S systems are indispensable for the virulence of these pathogens.
  • Understanding T7S substrate interactions is key to deciphering pathogen persistence.

Conclusions:

  • Type VII secretion systems are vital for mycobacterial virulence.
  • Further research into T7S mechanisms and substrate interactions will advance our understanding of mycobacterial diseases.
  • Targeting T7S pathways may offer novel strategies against mycobacterial infections.