Raja Massoud Ali Alawar

Structure-function studies of Borrelia metal transport A (BmtA) from Lyme disease-causing Borrelia burgdorferi

Lyme disease, caused by the spirochetal bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, remains the most prevalent vector-borne illness in humans. Addressing challenges such as antibiotic resistance, persistent infection, and complex disease dynamics requires identifying novel therapeutic targets. Manganese (Mn²˖) is essential for the...