The Photorhabdus asymbiotica virulence cassettes deliver protein effectors directly into target eukaryotic cells

Photorhabdus is a highly effective insect pathogen and symbiont of insecticidal nematodes. To exert its potent insecticidal effects, it elaborates a myriad of toxins and small molecule effectors. Among these, the Photorhabdus Virulence Cassettes (PVCs) represent an elegant self-contained delivery me...

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Main Authors: Isabella Vlisidou, Alexia Hapeshi, Joseph RJ Healey, Katie Smart, Guowei Yang, Nicholas R Waterfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2019-09-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/46259