Marco Silva

The Mycobacterium tuberculosis long-chain fatty acid resistome reveals the universal stress protein TB15.3 as essential for infection The human pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) thrives in lipid-rich microenvironments. Long-chain fatty acids (LCFA) are some of the most abundant lipids encountered by Mtb during infection. Mtb...

Long-chain fatty acids can be carbon sources for pathogens but are also potent antimicrobials. In our latest work, we explored the question of how Mycobacterium tuberculosis avoids getting killed by a preferred carbon source.

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15.04.2025 06:30 — 👍 8    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1

The Mycobacterium tuberculosis long-chain fatty acid resistome reveals the universal stress protein TB15.3 as essential for infection https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.04.14.648703v1

15.04.2025 04:16 — 👍 9    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 1

It was really great hosting you @oneyrolles.bsky.social! Fantastic science, great conversations, and a truly enjoyable time. Glad you had a great experience!

22.02.2025 17:31 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Huge thanks to @marcopsilva.bsky.social, Thales Costa and all the students for the kind invite to speak at the @i3suporto.bsky.social Student symposium! 🌟
Top-notch organization, amazing vibes, and a truly warm welcome, an unforgettable experience! 🙏
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21.02.2025 15:01 — 👍 8    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1

First time at #EMBOtuberculosis presenting a part of my PhD work through a flash talk and poster presentation. Great to finally meet the TB community! Incredible experience in India, with amazing science, wonderful people, and delicious food! 🇮🇳

12.02.2025 19:17 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

What a great conference #EMBOtuberculosis has been! Amazing science, amazing food and a very friendly community! And it was a pleasure to share the work we’re developing at i3S U. Porto.

12.02.2025 10:24 — 👍 13    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

Introducing my wonderful team at i3S - University of Porto. PhD student @marcopsilva.bsky.social and research fellow @alexjpinto.bsky.social

17.11.2024 13:46 — 👍 9    🔁 5    💬 2    📌 0