Interactions between Chlamydia trachomatis proteins and host cell proteins help determine whether the bacterium leaves an infected cell via breakdown of the cellular membrane (lysis) or in a membrane - bound package, according to new research published in PLOS Pathogens by Phu Hai Nguyen of the National Institutes of Health, U.S., and colleagues. (sciencedaily.com)
Simple lab tests can detect the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. (health.com)
Chlamydia trachomatis inclusion showing recruitment of the inositol 1,4,5 - trisphosphate receptor type 3 to microdomains on the inclusion membrane (red). (sciencedaily.com)