IFN-gamma-inducible Irga6 mediates host resistance against Chlamydia trachomatis via autophagy.

Chlamydial infection of the host cell induces Gamma interferon (IFNgamma), a central immunoprotector for humans and mice. The primary defense against Chlamydia infection in the mouse involves the IFNgamma-inducible family of IRG proteins; however, the precise mechanisms mediating the pathogen's...

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Main Authors: Munir A Al-Zeer, Hesham M Al-Younes, Peter R Braun, Jens Zerrahn, Thomas F Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/19242543/pdf/?tool=EBI