Abstract
The chlamydiae are obligate intracellular pathogens that occupy a nonacidified vacuole (the inclusion) during their entire developmental cycle. Several proteins have recently been identified that are localized to the inclusion membrane. The following is a discussion of how inclusion membrane proteins might participate in the chlamydial developmental process.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Proteins / chemistry
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Bacterial Proteins / physiology*
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Chlamydia / chemistry
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Chlamydia / cytology
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Chlamydia / growth & development*
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Humans
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Inclusion Bodies / microbiology*
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Inclusion Bodies / ultrastructure
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Intracellular Membranes / microbiology
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Models, Biological
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Phosphoproteins / chemistry
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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IncA protein, bacteria
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Phosphoproteins