Pathogen subversion of neuro-epidermal signaling impairs lysosomal function to disrupt collagen homeostasis in Caenorhabditis elegans.
The epidermis relies on collagen-rich extracellular matrices (ECMs) to maintain barrier integrity against pathogens. Lysosomes regulate cuticle collagen turnover, yet how neuronal signaling modulates epidermal lysosomal function and collagen organization during infection remains unclear. Using Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA...