Host Pathogen Crosstalk Implications In Host Cellular Processes By Intracellular Pathogens

Host-pathogen crosstalk: implications in host cellular processes by intracellular pathogens

Infectious diseases are still leading cause of mortality around the world. Of particular importance in this regard are the intracellular pathogens, which dwell inside the host and manipulate host’s machinery for their growth. These include pathogens like Brucella abortus, Listeria monocytogenes, Chlamydia trachomatis, Coxiella burnetii, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Salmonella enterica, etc. These pathogens have evolved multiple mechanisms to survive in intracellular niche. The host in turn tries to reprogram its activities to combat their growth. This host-pathogen co-evolution warrants detailed study to probe the ever-changing virulence repertoire of the pathogen, that can be used for pathogen targeting. Through this topic, we would like to explore the lesser explored area of host pathogen interactions. Studying host-pathogen crosstalk at their interface will help us in understanding this complex biology and might prove beneficial in development of new therapeutic targets. Understanding the holistics of host-pathogen interaction, will pave way for development of host-directed therapies.

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Current Trends in Exploiting Molecular Signaling in Bacteria-Host Crosstalk