Up to 30% of the human population are asymptomatically and permanently colonized with
nasal Staphylococcus aureus. To successfully colonize human nares, S. aureus needs to …

The Staphylococcus genus includes a diverse group of commensals that colonize mammals
on the skin or mucous membranes. Some of the best‐known members of this genus, such as …

The cell wall envelopes of gram-positive bacteria represent a surface organelle that not only
functions as a cytoskeletal element but also promotes interactions between bacteria and …

Staphylococcus aureus is a common human commensal but carriage varies between eg
geographic location, age, gender, ethnicity and body niche. The nares, throat and perineum …

BACKGROUND: Colonization of the skin by Staphylococcus aureus in individuals with
atopic dermatitis exacerbates inflammation. Atopic dermatitis is associated with loss-of …

An important facet in the interaction between Staphylococcus aureus and its host is the
ability of the bacterium to adhere to human extracellular matrix components and serum …

Gram-positive pathogens such as staphylococci contain multiple cell wall-anchored proteins
that serve as an interface between the microbe and its environment. Some of these proteins …

Staphylococcus aureus asymptomatically colonises the anterior nares, but the host and
bacterial factors that facilitate colonisation remain incompletely understood. The S. aureus …

Staphylococcus aureus is an important cause of sepsis in both community and hospital
settings, a major risk factor for which is nasal carriage of the bacterium. Eradication of …

The structural basis for the association of eukaryotic and prokaryotic protein receptors and
their triple‐helical collagen ligand remains poorly understood. Here, we present the crystal …