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Aug 2026
PPE57 Cooperates with MmpL3 to Mediate Bacterial Lipid Transport and Promote Persistent Infection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
These findings establish PPE57 as an essential accessory component of the MmpL3 lipid transport system, bridging mycobacterial cell wall assembly with host nutrient exploitation during persistent infection.
Shu-Feng Weng, Qing-Chun Li, Ya-Min Zhao et al.
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