Chlamydia trachomatis’ struggle to keep its host alive

Bacteria of the phylum Chlamydiae infect a diverse range of eukaryotic host species, including vertebrate animals, invertebrates, and even protozoa. Characteristics shared by all Chlamydiae include their obligate intracellular lifestyle and a biphasic developmental cycle. The infectious form, the el...

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Main Authors: Barbara S. Sixt, Raphael H. Valdivia, Guido Kroemer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shared Science Publishers OG 2017-03-01
Series:Microbial Cell
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Online Access:http://microbialcell.com/researcharticles/chlamydia-trachomatis-struggle-to-keep-its-host-alive/