Lipid Droplets: A Significant but Understudied Contributor of Host–Bacterial Interactions
Lipid droplets (LDs) are cytosolic lipid storage organelles that are important for cellular lipid metabolism, energy homeostasis, cell signaling, and inflammation. Several bacterial, viral and protozoal pathogens exploit host LDs to promote infection, thus emphasizing the importance of LDs at the ho...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Cells |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/4/354 |