Search Results - "Brinkworth, Amanda J"
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Manipulation of Focal Adhesion Signaling by Pathogenic Microbes
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (29-01-2021)“…Focal adhesions (FAs) serve as dynamic signaling hubs within the cell. They connect intracellular actin to the extracellular matrix (ECM) and respond to…”
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Chlamydia trachomatis modulates the expression of JAK-STAT signaling components to attenuate the type II interferon response of epithelial cells
Published in mBio (28-08-2024)“…has adapted to subvert signaling in epithelial cells to ensure successful intracellular development. Interferon-γ (IFNγ) produced by recruited lymphocytes…”
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Chlamydia trachomatis induces the transcriptional activity of host YAP in a Hippo-independent fashion
Published in Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology (27-02-2023)“…The obligate intracellular pathogen Chlamydia trachomatis is the causative agent of the most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease worldwide. While the…”
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A bipartite iron-dependent transcriptional regulation of the tryptophan salvage pathway in Chlamydia trachomatis
Published in eLife (02-04-2019)“…During infection, pathogens are starved of essential nutrients such as iron and tryptophan by host immune effectors. Without conserved global stress response…”
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Identification of Outer Membrane and Exoproteins of Carbapenem-Resistant Multilocus Sequence Type 258 Klebsiella pneumoniae
Published in PloS one (20-04-2015)“…Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strains have emerged as a cause of life-threatening infections in susceptible individuals (e.g., transplant…”
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Genomewide Transcriptional Responses of Iron-Starved Chlamydia trachomatis Reveal Prioritization of Metabolic Precursor Synthesis over Protein Translation
Published in mSystems (01-01-2018)“…Iron is essential for growth and development of . Its long-term starvation in cultured mammalian cells leads to production of aberrant noninfectious chlamydial…”
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Phagocytosis and Killing of Carbapenem-Resistant ST258 Klebsiella pneumoniae by Human Neutrophils
Published in The Journal of infectious diseases (15-05-2016)“…Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strains classified as multilocus sequence type 258 (ST258) are among the most widespread multidrug-resistant…”
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Characterization of 6S RNA in the Lyme disease spirochete
Published in Molecular microbiology (01-02-2020)“…6S RNA binds to RNA polymerase and regulates gene expression, contributing to bacterial adaptation to environmental stresses. In this study, we examined the…”
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A post-invasion role for Chlamydia type III effector TarP in modulating the dynamics and organization of host cell focal adhesions
Published in The Journal of biological chemistry (23-10-2020)“…The human pathogen Chlamydia trachomatis targets epithelial cells lining the genital mucosa. We observed that infection of various cell types, including…”
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In Vitro and In Vivo Activity of (Trifluoromethyl)pyridines as Anti-Chlamydia trachomatis Agents
Published in ACS infectious diseases (14-01-2022)“…Chlamydia trachomatis is the leading pathogen in sexually transmitted bacterial infections across the globe. The development of a selective treatment against…”
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Chlamydia trachomatis Slc1 is a type III secretion chaperone that enhances the translocation of its invasion effector substrate TARP
Published in Molecular microbiology (01-10-2011)“…Summary Bacterial type III secretion system (T3SS) chaperones pilot substrates to the export apparatus in a secretion‐competent state, and are consequently…”
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Genomewide Transcriptional Responses of Iron-Starved Chlamydia trachomatis Reveal Prioritization of Metabolic Precursor Synthesis over Protein Translation
Published in mSystems (01-02-2018)“…ABSTRACT Iron is essential for growth and development of Chlamydia. Its long-term starvation in cultured mammalian cells leads to production of aberrant…”
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Identification of Outer Membrane and Exoproteins of Carbapenem-Resistant Multilocus Sequence Type 258 Klebsiella pneumoniae: e0123219
Published in PloS one (01-04-2015)“…Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strains have emerged as a cause of life-threatening infections in susceptible individuals (e.g., transplant…”
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Identification and biochemical characterization of the Chlamydia trachomatis type III secretion chaperone, Slc1, and its role in the translocation of the invasion-associated effector TARP
Published 01-01-2011“…Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular pathogen that utilizes a type III secretion system to enter mammalian cells and establish an intracellular…”
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Identification and biochemical characterization of the Chlamydia trachomatis type III secretion chaperone, Slc1, and its role in the translocation of the invasion-associated effector TARP
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