Bacteria and protozoa differentially modulate the expression of Rab proteins.

Phagocytic cells represent an important line of innate defense against microorganisms. Uptake of microorganisms by these cells involves the formation of a phagosome that matures by fusing with endocytic compartments, resulting in killing of the enclosed microbe. Small GTPases of the Rab family are k...

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Main Authors: Elsa Seixas, José S Ramalho, Luís J Mota, Duarte C Barral, Miguel C Seabra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3401185?pdf=render

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