BopC is a type III secreted effector protein of Burkholderia pseudomallei

• Main Authors: Sunsiree Muangman, Sunee Korbsrisate, Veerachat Muangsombut, Varintip Srinon, Natalie Lazar Adler, Gunnar N. Schroeder, Gad Frankel, Edouard E. Galyov
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Immunology and Microbiology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/11461

Burkholderia pseudomallei, the causative agent of melioidosis, exploits the Bsa type III secretion system (T3SS) to deliver effector proteins into host cells. These effectors manipulate host cell functions; thus, contributing to the ability of the bacteria to evade the immune response and cause dise...