Strategies used by Yersinia enterocolitica to evade killing by the host: thinking beyond Yops.

Microbes Infect

Microbial Pathogenicity Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi South Campus, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi 110 021, India. Electronic address:

Published: February 2014

Yersinia enterocolitica is an important gastrointestinal pathogen. Its pathogenicity has been attributed primarily to the plasmid encoded Yersinia outer proteins or Yops that are known to subvert the immune system. This review, however, highlights the role of Yop-independent mechanisms that help Y. enterocolitica evade immune system and contribute significantly to its survival in the host.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.micinf.2013.11.002DOI Listing

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