Prostate-specific membrane receptor PPAP facilitates E. coli invasion of luminal prostate cells via FimH binding
Guedes, M.; Joshi, A.; Dorn, S.; Peters, S.; Beste, T.; Leipold, A. M.; Rosenfeldt, M.; Saliba, A.-E.; Dobrindt, U.; Kalogirou, C.; Aguilar, C.
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Bacterial prostatitis caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) strains is a highly prevalent and recurrent infection responsible for significant morbidity in men. However, the molecular pathogenesis of prostatitis remains poorly understood, partly due to the lack of comprehensive in-vitro models. In this study, we introduce a murine prostate organoid model that replicates the cellular heterogeneity of the prostate epithelium with a cell composition and transcriptional signature comparable to the native prostate tissue. Using this model, we uncovered that UPEC preferentially attaches to, invades, and replicates within luminal prostate cells. This selective interaction is mediated by the binding of the bacterial adhesin FimH to the prostate- specific membrane protein PAPP, which is exclusively expressed on luminal prostate cells. Altogether, we identified a new mechanism by which UPEC infects the prostate epithelium, highlighting FimHs adaptability in engaging host receptors and its potential for targeted therapeutic strategies.
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