Interaktion zwischen Wirtszellen und Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Abstract

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a human-specific pathogen, causing the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea. Gonococci are adapted at evading the immune response, but although an uncomplicated infection can be easily treated, the increase in antibiotic resistance is the cause of concern. Here we present our latest contributions to N. gonorrhoeae research, elucidating various aspects of the infection and the role of known and novel pathogenicity factors in the interaction of these bacteria with the host.