In recent years, substantial progress has been made in the understanding of the intracellular
lifestyle of Chlamydia trachomatis and how the bacteria establish themselves in the human …

Chlamydia trachomatis infection of ocular conjunctiva can lead to blindness, while infection
of the female genital tract can lead to chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and/or …

The HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) syndemics and the unmet need for modern
contraceptive methods continue to pose significant health risks for women worldwide (1) …

The phylum Chlamydiae constitutes a group of obligate intracellular bacteria that infect a
remarkably diverse range of host species. Some representatives are significant pathogens …

Mammals have evolved sophisticated host cell death signaling pathways as an important
immune mechanism to recognize and eliminate cell intruders before they establish their …

As an obligate intracellular pathogen, Chlamydia trachomatis assumes various strategies to
inhibit host cells apoptosis, thereby providing a suitable intracellular environment to ensure …

Persistent infection of Chlamydia trachomatis is thought to be responsible for the debilitating
sequelae of blinding trachoma and infertility. Inhibition of host cell apoptosis is a persistent …

Aim Chlamydia trachomatis has evolved various strategies to alleviate oxidative stress of
host cells to maintain their intracellular survival. However, the exact mechanism of anti …

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been demonstrated to play essential roles in many
diseases. However, few studies have shown that lncRNAs take part in the pathogenesis of …

Chlamydia trachomatis persistent infection is the leading cause of male prostatitis and
female genital tract diseases. Inhibition of host cell apoptosis is the key to maintaining …