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It started with a spot: How Staphyloccocus aureus modifies its surface antigens
Staphylococcus aureus is major human pathogen. Its success relies on the multitude and redundancy of immune evasion strategies. In this behind the paper article we describe how a prophage-encoded glycosyltransferase was identified and how it is able to attenuate the immunogenicity of its substrate Wall teichoic acid.
Interactions: Magdalena Skipper
Magdalena Skipper is the Editor in Chief of Nature. She has spent over 15 years working for Nature Research in various roles at Nature Reviews Genetics, Nature, the Nature Partner Journals and Nature Communications.
