Over the years, my colleagues and I have come to realise that the likelihood of
pharmaceutical drugs being able to diffuse through whatever unhindered phospholipid …

The development of resistance to β-lactam antibiotics has made Staphylococcus aureus a
clinical burden on a global scale. MRSA (methicillin-resistant S. aureus) is commonly known …

Staphylococcus aureus is a major pathogen, which has to defend against reactive oxygen
and electrophilic species encountered during infections. Activated macrophages produce …

Staphylococcus aureus represents a major human pathogen that is frequently involved in
polymicrobial infections. However, the prevalence and role of co-infectious microbes on the …

The bacterial pathogen Staphylococcus aureus causes a wide range of infections that result
in high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. S. aureus is known for its capacity to survive …

Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen that often results in difficult-to-
treat infections. One mechanism used by S. aureus to enhance survival during infection is …

The sharp increase in infections due to Staphylococcus aureus is associated with its ability
to adapt to changes in its habitat. This study aimed to investigate the differences in the …

ABSTRACT Dr Merve Suzan Zeden works in the field of molecular bacteriology and
antibiotic resistance. In this mSphere of Influence article, she reflects on how three papers …

Amino acid transporters expressed in the placenta help to regulate the transfer of amino
acids from maternal to fetal circulation. Nutritional or hormonal factors are known to …

Staphylococcus aureus is an important human pathogen causing a wide range of disease
presentations. It harbors a vast array of virulence factors and drug-resistance determinants …