Common molecular mechanisms of symbiosis and pathogenesis.
Traditionally, symbiotic and pathogenic interactions were considered different manifestations of the bacteria-host interaction. However, the molecular mechanisms that mediate communication between and cellular modulation of the involved partners are quite similar. With this review we aim to contribute to a reduction of the traditional gap between symbiosis and pathogenesis research.
Hentschel
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Institut für Molekulare Infektionsbiologie, Universität Würzburg, Röntgenring, 11, D-97070 Germany. ute.hentschel@mail.uni-wuerzburg.de
Steinert
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Hacker
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J
D000818:Animals; D001419:Bacteria / Q000235:genetics / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D018407:Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; D013559:Symbiosis; D014774:Virulence