mBio (Jul 2011)

Species-Specific Interactions of Src Family Tyrosine Kinases Regulate <italic toggle="yes">Chlamydia</italic> Intracellular Growth and Trafficking

  • Cherilyn A. Elwell,
  • Arlinet Kierbel,
  • Joanne N. Engel

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.00082-11
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 3

Abstract

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ABSTRACT Src family kinases (SFKs) regulate key cellular processes and are emerging as important targets for intracellular pathogens. In this commentary, we briefly review the role of SFKs in bacterial pathogenesis and highlight new work on the role of SFKs during the intracellular cycle of Chlamydia species.