Effects of Lysosomal Membrane Protein Depletion on the Salmonella-Containing Vacuole
2008

Effects of Lysosomal Membrane Protein Depletion on Salmonella Vacuole

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Roark Everett A., Haldar Kasturi

Primary Institution: Northwestern University

Hypothesis

SifA is required for the recruitment of LAMP-2 to the Salmonella-containing vacuole.

Conclusion

LAMP-2 contributes to the stability of the Salmonella-containing vacuolar membrane.

Supporting Evidence

  • LAMP-2 is recruited to the Salmonella-containing vacuole in infected cells.
  • LAMP-2 recruitment is reduced in the absence of SifA.
  • LAMP-2 knockdown promotes reduction of LAMP-1 at the SCV membrane.

Takeaway

This study shows that LAMP-2 helps keep Salmonella inside cells safe, while LAMP-1 is not as crucial.

Methodology

HeLa cells were infected with Salmonella and immuno-stained to detect LAMP-1 and LAMP-2.

Statistical Information

P-Value

0.0001

Statistical Significance

p<0.001

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0003538

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