Bacterial neuraminidase-mediated erythrocyte desialylation provokes cell surface aminophospholipid exposure.
Syed M QadriDavid A DonkorIshac NazyDonald R BranchWilliam P SheffieldPublished in: European journal of haematology (2018)
Collectively, our data reveal that alteration of erythrocyte sialylation status by bacterial neuraminidase favors eryptotic cell death, an effect potentially contributing to reduced erythrocyte lifespan and anemia in sepsis.