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Pathogenic Neisseria--interplay between pro- and eukaryotic worlds

T F Meyer1

  • 1Max-Planck-Institut für Biologie, Tübingen, Germany.

Folia Microbiologica
|August 26, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Neisseria gonorrhoeae uses surface proteins like Opa to bind host cells, triggering signaling pathways crucial for infection and immune response. Understanding these pathways may lead to new treatments for difficult bacterial infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Cell Biology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Pathogenic Neisseria species present a complex model for pathogen-host interactions.
  • Understanding Neisseria gonorrhoeae's adhesion and invasion mechanisms is key to combating infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the role of Neisseria gonorrhoeae surface proteins in host cell interaction.
  • To identify the cellular signaling pathways activated by these interactions.
  • To explore therapeutic strategies based on this knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated the function of Neisseria gonorrhoeae surface proteins (pili, Opa) as adhesins.
  • Analyzed interactions with host cell receptors (heparan sulfate proteoglycans, CD66, integrins).
  • Studied activation of intracellular signaling cascades in epithelial and phagocytic cells.

Main Results:

  • Opa proteins mediate binding to specific host receptors, facilitating pathogen entry.
  • Pathogen interaction activates diverse signaling pathways, including phospholipase C, sphingomyelinase, protein kinase C, Src, Rac1, PAK, and JNK.
  • Activated pathways are essential for pathogen internalization and induce early cytokine release, priming the immune response.

Conclusions:

  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae employs specific surface proteins to manipulate host cell signaling for invasion.
  • Knowledge of these signaling pathways offers potential for novel therapeutic and prophylactic interventions.
  • This research could inform treatments for persistent or antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

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