Cholesterol acquisition by Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Virulence. 2015;6(5):412-3. doi: 10.1080/21505594.2015.1053688.

Abstract

In this issue of Virulence, Ramon-Garcia et al. demonstrate the requirement of a mycobacterial efflux pump during growth on cholesterol. In this editorial I replace the study in the context of nutrient acquisition by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Keywords: intracellular bacterial pathogen; nutrient; transport.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics*
  • Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
  • Cholesterol / metabolism*
  • Membrane Transport Proteins / genetics*
  • Membrane Transport Proteins / metabolism*
  • Mycobacterium bovis / genetics*
  • Mycobacterium bovis / growth & development*

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Membrane Transport Proteins
  • Cholesterol