Group A Streptococcus induces lysosomal dysfunction in THP-1 macrophages

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(GAS) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Macrophages are important to control GAS infection, but previous data indicate that GAS can persist in macrophages. In this study, we detail the molecular mechanisms by which GAS survives in THP-1 macrophages. Our fluorescence microscopy studies demonstrate that GAS is readily phagocytosed by macrophages, but persists within phagolysosomes. These...

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