Mycobacterium tuberculosis Flashcards
1
Q
Mycomembrane
A
Thick membrane containing lipid coat of mycolic acid (waxy)
2
Q
TB immune evasion?
A
Inhibits phagosome maturation
- inhibits Rab GTPase
- down regulates proinflam cytokines (gamma interferon+receptor)
- prevent antigen presentation of macrophage
3
Q
TB has _________SS
A
T7SS
4
Q
T7SS in TB uses ________in cytoplasm to facilitate substrate secretion
A
EspG +EccA
5
Q
In T7SS of TB _______is the substrate
A
EsxA + EsxB
6
Q
T7SS substrate processed ________
Found in __________(bacteria)
A
Periplasm
TB
7
Q
T7SS needs _______ to operate
A
ATP
8
Q
TB and _________ proliferate in ______
A
Yersina pestis
Macrophages