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The Plasmid-Encoded pGP3 Promotes ChlamydiaEvasion of Acidic Barriers in Both Stomach and Vagina

Authors :
Zhang, Tianyuan
Huo, Zhi
Ma, Jingyue
He, Cheng
Zhong, Guangming
Source :
Infection and Immunity; March 2019, Vol. 87 Issue: 5
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Although Chlamydia trachomatisis a human genital tract pathogen, chlamydial organisms have frequently been detected in both vaginal and rectal swab samples of animals and humans. The plasmid-encoded pGP3, a genital tract virulence factor, is essential for Chlamydia muridarumto colonize the mouse gastrointestinal tract.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00199567 and 10985522
Volume :
87
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Infection and Immunity
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49876808
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/IAI.00844-18