MicrobiologyPLoS PathogensPeer-reviewed
Chlamydial protease-like activating factor targets SLC7A11 for degradation to induce ferroptosis and facilitate dissemination.
Wentao Chen, Xin‐zhuan Su, Yuying Pan…·Heping Zheng
This study identifies CPAF-mediated degradation of SLC7A11 as a mechanism for Chlamydia-induced ferroptosis, promoting bacterial dissemination and suggesting therapeutic targeting.
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