Exotoxins secreted by Clostridium septicum induce macrophage death: implications for bacterial immune evasion mechanisms at infection sites
RM Ortiz Flores, CS Cáceres, TI Cortiñas, S. E. GOMEZ MEJIBA, C. V. SASSO, D. C. RAMIREZ, MA Mattar Domínguez
This study shows that exotoxins from Clostridium septicum induce macrophage death via autophagy-triggered apoptosis, aiding bacterial immune evasion.
bioRxiv · Jun 18, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology