The PE/PPE family proteins of Mycobacterium tuberculosis: evolution, function, and prospects for tuberculosis control by Zhijing Zhang, Zhijing Zhang, Le Dong, Xin Li, Taibing Deng, Qinglan Wang

“…The PE/PPE protein family, unique to mycobacteria, constitutes ~10% of the Mtb genome and plays critical roles in bacterial physiology, immune evasion, and host-pathogen interactions. This review synthesizes advances in understanding the evolutionary expansion, structural diversity, and functional versatility of PE/PPE proteins, emphasizing their co-evolution with type VII secretion systems (T7SS). …”
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Perturbation of EPHA2 and EFNA1 trans binding amplifies inflammatory response in airway epithelial cells by Ryosuke Fukuda, Shiori Beppu, Daichi Hinata, Yuka Kamada, Tsukasa Okiyoneda

“…Summary: The interactions between EPH receptors and ephrin (EFN) ligands play a crucial role in maintaining epithelial integrity and aiding in defense against infections. …”
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Early Transcriptional Changes in Feline Herpesvirus-1-Infected Crandell-Rees Feline Kidney Cells by Xiuqing Xiao, Fuqiang Xu, Fan Jia

“…FHV-1 is a highly contagious pathogen that significantly threatens feline health and contributes to rising pet healthcare costs. …”
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Embedding risk monitoring in infectious disease surveillance for timely and effective outbreak prevention and control by Marianne A B van der Sande, Niel Hens, Brecht Ingelbeen, Placide Mbala, Esther van Kleef, Ivalda Macicame, Kostas Danis, Eveline Cleynen

“…Epidemic intelligence efforts aim to predict, timely detect and assess (re-)emerging pathogens, guide and evaluate infectious disease prevention or control. …”
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Boosted electrocatalytic activity on FeCoNi LDHs incorporating Cd deposition for Staphylococcus aureus detection by Huamin Zhao, Xiaoxi Zheng, Jihao Su, Jun Wang, Xinrui Wang, Hang Li, Juan Wang, Kexin Shen, Chao Zhao

“…Abstract Electrochemical detection of foodborne pathogens requires simplified electrode modification and enhanced sensitivity. …”
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Overview of Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infections by Sarah Kassab Shandaway Al-Zamali, Noori Taha Alkhafaji, Mohammed Ibrahim Anwer, Ranaa W. Younus

“…This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of nosocomial UTIs, covering their epidemiology, classification, risk factors, causative pathogens, resistance mechanisms, diagnostic advancements, and prevention strategies. …”
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Designing of a Novel Aerolysin-based Multiepitope Vaccine against Aeromonas hydrophila Isolated from Osphronemus goramy Using Reverse Vaccinology: an in Silico Approaches by Rozi, Wiwiek Tyasningsih, Jola Rahmahani, Eduardus Bimo Aksono, Muchammad Yunus, Mohammad Anam Al-Arif, Suryo Kuncorojati, Rahayu Kusdarwati, Putri Desi Wulan Sari, Mohammad Noor Azmai Amal, Annas Salleh, Nadeem Khanand, Suwarno

“…Abstract Aeromonas hydrophila, gram-negative, is a major pathogen responsible for various diseases in mammals, reptiles, amphibia, and vertebrates, including fish and humans. …”
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Beyond Asexual: Genomics-Driven Progress in Unveiling Sexual Reproduction in Cereal Rust Fungi by Shideh Mojerlou, Mareike Moeller, Benjamin Schwessinger, Julian Rodriguez-Algaba

“…Despite this progress, many aspects of cereal rust sexual reproduction remain elusive. Integrating multiple omics approaches with advanced cell biology techniques can help address these knowledge gaps, particularly in understanding sexual reproduction and its role in pathogen evolution. …”
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Mechanisms and Emerging Regulators of Neuroinflammation: Exploring New Therapeutic Strategies for Neurological Disorders by Mi Eun Kim, Jun Sik Lee

“…While acute neuroinflammation plays a protective role by facilitating pathogen clearance and tissue repair, chronic and dysregulated inflammation contributes significantly to the progression of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. …”
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis protein Rv2652c enhances intracellular survival by inhibiting host immune responses by Jihong Li, Yafeng Dou

“…Abstract Backgrounds Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the pathogen responsible for tuberculosis, secretes a multitude of proteins that modulate the host's immune response to ensure its own persistence. …”
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Assessment of the Microbiota in Microdissected Tissues of Crohn's Disease Patients by Gert De Hertogh, Bart Lemmens, Peter Verhasselt, Ronald de Hoogt, Xavier Sagaert, Marie Joossens, Gert Van Assche, Paul Rutgeerts, Severine Vermeire, Jeroen Aerssens

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Optimizing Fungicide Seed Treatments for Early Foliar Disease Management in Wheat Under Northern Great Plains Conditions by Collins Bugingo, Shaukat Ali, Dalitso Yabwalo, Emmanuel Byamukama

“…These findings demonstrate the potential of fungicide seed treatments as an integrated pest (or pathogen) management (IPM) strategy to enhance early foliar disease control and wheat productivity.…”
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Evaluating Antibacterial And Anti-Biofilm Properties Of Copper And Zinc In Beta Tricalcium Phosphate Against Staphylococcus Epidermidis by Emanuel Jovan Aristo, Evi Margareta Situmorang, Mora Octavia, Daniel Edbert

“…Staphylococcus epidermidis is a common pathogen responsible for peri-implantitis, an infection localized around dental implants. …”
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Diagnostic Approaches for <i>Candida auris</i>: A Comprehensive Review of Screening, Identification, and Susceptibility Testing by Christine Hsu, Mohamed Yassin

“…<i>Candida auris</i> (<i>C. auris</i>) is an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a critical global health threat. …”
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Core features and inherent diversity of post-acute infection syndromes by Alain Trautmann

“…PAIS display highly variable clinical features depending on the nature of the initial pathogen, and to an even larger extent, on the diversity of preexisting individual terrains in which PAIS are rooted. …”
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Fungal Keratitis. Part 2. Diagnosis and Treatment by O. V. Shilovskikh, V. O. Ponomarev, V. L. Timofeev

“…Promising methods are also the detection of (1,3)-β-D-glucans in tears, the detection of the pathogen using MALDI-TOF MS. The gold standard for the treatment of FK in the world is the topical application of 5 % Natamycin (approved by the FDA, but not available in Russia). …”
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A dynamic transmission model for assessing the impact of pneumococcal vaccination in the United States. by Tufail M Malik, Kevin M Bakker, Rachel J Oidtman, Oluwaseun Sharomi, Giulio Meleleo, Robert B Nachbar, Elamin H Elbasha

“…Streptococcus pneumoniae (SP) is a bacterial pathogen that kills more than 300,000 children every year across the globe. …”
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Viral Oncolytic Therapy by Omar Zurkiya, Suvranu Ganguli

“…It is a double-stranded DNA virus that is a ubiquitous pathogen transmitted by direct mucosal contact. HSV-1 possesses several features well suited to viral oncolytic therapy. …”
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AI-Assisted Real-Time Monitoring of Infectious Diseases in Urban Areas by Mohammed M. Alwakeel

“…This study proposes SmartHealth-Track, an AI-powered real-time infectious disease monitoring framework that integrates machine learning models with IoT-enabled surveillance, smart pharmacy analytics, wearable health tracking, and wastewater surveillance to enhance early outbreak detection and predictive forecasting. …”
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Metal oxide nanoparticles as promising agents for triggering defense mechanisms in plants against bacterial diseases by Kindye Belaye Wassie, Getahun Yemata

“…When applied to plants, MONPs penetrate the cell walls and membranes of both plant and bacterial cells, disrupting bacterial cell integrity and restricting pathogen growth. This dual effect, which stimulates plant defenses while directly targeting pathogens, improves the overall resistance of plants to bacterial infections. …”
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