Immune-mediated microbial interference governs Borrelia colonization of the tick gut

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Authors: Adnan Hodžić, Martin Kunert, Mia Juračić, Gorana Veinović, Ratko Sukara, Snežana Tomanović, David Seki, David Berry
DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.115628
Cited by: 3
References: 67

Abstract

colonization through a host-mediated mechanism rather than direct microbial antagonism. These findings reveal a microbiota-driven immune pathway that constrains pathogen persistence in the tick gut and provide insights into the tripartite interplay between the tick host, its microbiota, and borrelial pathogens.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Vector-borne infectious diseases Heat shock proteins research vaccines and immunoinformatics approaches

Publication details

Journal / source
iScience
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
29
Issue
5
Pages
115628–115628
Publication date
7 April 2026
Language
EN