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The phoP locus influences processing and presentation of Salmonella typhimurium antigens by activated macrophages.
Molecular microbiology - 1 May 1995
Wick M J, Harding C V, Twesten N J, Normark S J, Pfeifer J D
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The destruction and processing of bacteria by activated macrophages facilitates the presentation of antigens to T cells and thereby promotes the induction of specific immunity. The PhoP-PhoQ regulatory system that controls the synthesis of many Salmonella proteins required for virulence and survival within macrophages is one mechanism that this particular intracellular pathogen has evolved to resist destruction....
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