Chlamydial structure and cell biology web

Cell biology web Index (in sequential order)

Developmental cycle

• The elementary body.
• The reticulate body.
• The chlamydial developmental cycle in pictures.
• The regulation of chlamydial development.
  • Nucleoid decondensation. The extraordinary story of the unravelling of DNA during EB to RB transition.
  • Gene expression, part 1. Presentation by Peter Timms and Sarah Mathews.
  • Gene expression, part 2. Role of different sigma factors.
• Attachment.
  • Possible role of disulphide isomerase. Presentation by Priscilla Wyrick and Jane Raulston
• Entry.
• ChlamydiaRelease This is a wiki stub for a page that needs to be created. Click on stub to create and edit this topic.

Cell interactions

• Membrane cycling
• Inclusion proteins.
  • IncG and host cell 14-3-3 transduction. Presentation by Marci Skidmore.
• Apoptosis
• Type III secretion
• Cell biology in pictures. Presentation by Dan Rockey.
• Incomplete development and persistence.

Persistent infections

• Introduction: the concept of persistence.
• Induction of persistence by gamma interferon.
• Persistent infection in animals.
• Examples of persistent infection in the human genital tract?
• The clinical significance of persistent infection.

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