Caspase-1 contributes to Chlamydia trachomatis-induced upper urogenital tract inflammatory pathologies without affecting the course of infection.

Cheng, Wen

Caspase-1 contributes to Chlamydia trachomatis-induced upper urogenital tract inflammatory pathologies without affecting the course of infection. [electronic resource] - Infection and immunity Feb 2008 - 515-22 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

1098-5522

10.1128/IAI.01064-07 doi


Animals
Caspase 1--deficiency
Cell Line
Chlamydia Infections--pathology
Chlamydia trachomatis--immunology
Fallopian Tubes--pathology
Female
Genitalia, Female--microbiology
Humans
Inflammation--pathology
Macrophages--immunology
Mice
Mice, Inbred NOD
Mice, Knockout
Uterus--pathology