A chitosan-encapsulated chimeric protein protects against adherence and toxicity of Shigella dysenteriae

Key Points

• Chitosan-encapsulated chimeric protein provides significant protection from toxicity.
• The intervention led to a 75% reduction in bacterial adherence to epithelial cells.
• Assessment of bacterial interactions highlights the role of chitosan in disrupting Shigella dysenteriae adherence.
• These findings may enable new strategies for preventing Shigella infections in clinical settings.