[Type three secretion system and pathogenesis of Shigella spp.--a review]

Wei Sheng Wu Xue Bao. 2010 Nov;50(11):1446-51.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The powerful weapon of Shigella spp. is Type Three Secretion System, which remains the focus of pathogenic research. The regulation and function of Type Three Secretion System of Shigella spp. are summarized in this review.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics
  • Bacterial Proteins / metabolism
  • Dysentery, Bacillary / microbiology*
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial
  • Humans
  • Protein Transport
  • Secretory Pathway*
  • Shigella / genetics
  • Shigella / metabolism*
  • Shigella / pathogenicity*
  • Virulence

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins