Fig. 5D: Salmonella Invading Intestinal Epithelial Cells and Macrophages, Step-4

Once in the phagosome of the macrophage the bacterium uses its type 3 secretion system to inject proteins that prevent the lysosomes from fusing with the phagosomes, thus providing a safe haven for Salmonella replication within the phagosome and protecting the bacteria from antibodies and other defense elements.

Illustration of Salmonella Invading Intestinal Epithelial Cells, Step 4.jpg by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology, The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Based on a work at https://cwoer.ccbcmd.edu/science/microbiology/index_gos.html.

Creative Commons License

Last updated:October, 2018
Please send comments and inquiries to Dr. Gary Kaiser