Sphingomyelin Biosynthesis Is Essential for Phagocytic Signaling during Mycobacterium tuberculosis Host Cell Entry

Abstract
Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( Mtb ) invades alveolar macrophages through phagocytosis to establish infection and cause disease. The molecular mechanisms underlying Mtb entry are still poorly understood.
Funding Information
  • Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (SFB944-P14, HO3539/1-1)
  • Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (1R01AI141549-01A1)