Vimentin Regulates Chemokine Expression and NOD2 Activation in Brain Endothelium during Group B Streptococcal Infection
Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus , or GBS) is an opportunistic pathogen capable of causing invasive disease in susceptible individuals, including the newborn. Currently, GBS is the leading cause of meningitis in the neonatal period.
Source: Infection and Immunity
DOI: 10.1128/iai.00340-21
Institution: University of Colorado Anschutz
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Awards: Characterizing the Contribution of the Group B Streptococcal Surface Adhesin BspC Interaction with Host Vimentin to Disease and Colonization, Modulation of Blood-Brain Barrier Defense and Dysfunction during Bacterial Meningitis, NOD2 promotes coxsackievirus entry and pathogenesis, Activation of the NOD1 and NOD2 signaling pathways, Molecular Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases, Host and bacterial mechanisms governing Group B streptococcal persistence in the female genital tract
OpenAlex ID: W3197025787