Convergent use of RhoGAP toxins by eukaryotic parasites and bacterial pathogens.
Inactivation of host Rho GTPases is a widespread strategy employed by bacterial pathogens to manipulate mammalian cellular functions and avoid immune defenses. Some bacterial toxins mimic eukaryotic Rho GTPase-activating proteins (GAPs) to inactivate mammalian GTPases, probably as a result of evolut...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2007-12-01
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Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2156102?pdf=render |