T3SS translocon induces pyroptosis by direct interaction with NLRC4/NAIP inflammasome

Type III secretion system (T3SS) is a virulence apparatus existing in many bacterial pathogens. Structurally, T3SS consists of the base, needle, tip, and translocon. The NLRC4 inflammasome is the major receptor for T3SS needle and basal rod proteins. Whether other T3SS components are recognized by N...

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Main Authors: Yan Zhao, Hanshuo Zhu, Jinqian Li, Hang Xu, Li Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2025-02-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/100820