Signal Transduction Proteins in : Role in Antibiotic Resistance, Virulence, and Potential as Drug Targets.

is a notorious pathogen in health care settings around the world, primarily due to high resistance to antibiotics. also shows an impressive capability to adapt to harsh conditions in clinical settings, which contributes to its persistence in such conditions. Following their traditional role, the wo omponent ystems (TCSs) present in play a crucial role in sensing and adapting to the changing environmental conditions. This provides with a greater chance of survival even in unfavorable conditions. Since all the TCSs characterized to date in play a role in its antibiotic resistance and virulence, understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms behind TCSs can help with a better understanding of the pathways that regulate these phenotypes. This can also guide efforts to target TCSs as novel drug targets. In this review, we discuss the roles of TCSs in , their molecular mechanisms, and most importantly, the potential of using small molecule inhibitors of TCSs as potential novel drug targets.