Differential modulation of TNF-alpha-induced apoptosis by Neisseria meningitidis.
Infections by Neisseria meningitidis show duality between frequent asymptomatic carriage and occasional life-threatening disease. Bacterial and host factors involved in this balance are not fully understood. Cytopathic effects and cell damage may prelude to pathogenesis of isolates belonging to hype...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2009-05-01
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| Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2669886?pdf=render |