Identification of the cellular receptor to Neisseria meningitidis

Our brain is so important that it is protected from infections by a special barrier that prevents infectious agents from penetrating. However, the bacterium that causes meningitis unfortunately has “a molecular key” to open it. Dr. Mathieu Coureuil is studying this molecular key and how it enables the bacterium to adhere to, open and cross the barrier. Not only will this study provide a greater understanding of a major disease, but it could also facilitate the development of new strategies for the delivery of drugs to the brain."

Even pathogens can cross the line!

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Mathieu
COUREUIL

Institution

Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale

Infectious Diseases Institute

Country

France

Nationality

French

ORCID Open Researcher and Contributor ID, a unique and persistent identifier to researchers

Health

Pandemics & Infectious Diseases

Chronic & Non Communicable Diseases

HIV & AIDS

Metabolic Health, Diabetes & Obesity

Bacteria & Other Microorganisms

Stroke & Cardiovascular Diseases

AXA Chair

South Africa

2021.11.02

Examining the Relationship Between Syndemics and Societal Change in South Africa

Low- and middle-income countries, particularly those experiencing rapid demographic shifts, are vulnerable to co-occurring pandemics, also known as syndemics, whether... Read more