How Salmonella Evades Host Defenses with its Two-Pronged Stealth Strategy
A team of researchers has recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of microbiology. They have found that a strain of Salmonella bacteria is able to evade the immune system of its host through a two-pronged approach. The bacteria, called Salmonella enterica, is able to both hide from and actively suppress the immune system of its host.
The team discovered that Salmonella enterica is able to disguise itself from the immune system by producing a protein called SseF. This protein acts as a cloak and prevents the immune system from recognizing the bacteria as a foreign invader. In addition, the bacteria can actively suppress the immune system by releasing substances known as effectors. These effectors can disrupt the communication between the immune system and other cells, preventing it from responding to the bacteria. This two-pronged approach has allowed Salmonella enterica to successfully evade the host’s immune system and cause infection.
source: Phys.org