Chlamydia Persistence - a Tool to Dissect Chlamydia-Host Interactions

Document Type

Short Survey

Publication Date

1-1-2011

Description

Under stress, chlamydiae can enter a non-infectious but viable state termed persistence. In the absence of a tractable genetic system, persistence induction provides an important experimental tool with which to study these fascinating organisms. This review will discuss examples of: i) persistence studies that have illuminated critical chlamydiae/host interactions; and ii) novel persistence models that will do so in the future.

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