Trogocytosis-associated cell to cell spread of intracellular bacterial pathogens

Macrophages are myeloid-derived phagocytic cells and one of the first immune cell types to respond to microbial infections. However, a number of bacterial pathogens are resistant to the antimicrobial activities of macrophages and can grow within these cells. Macrophages have other immune surveillanc...

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Main Authors: Shaun Steele, Lauren Radlinski, Sharon Taft-Benz, Jason Brunton, Thomas H Kawula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2016-01-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/10625