Legionella Triggers Phosphatidic Acid Signal, Activating Interferon-Induced GTPases

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• The research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Volume 122, Issue 32 (August 2025) focuses on cell autonomous immunity.
• It examines how cells differentiate between vacuolar membranes occupied by intracellular pathogens and host-derived organelle membranes.
• The work sheds light on the functioning of cell-autonomous immunity-related molecules and their role in engaging intracellular pathogens.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The study holds scientific meaning for India, where combating infectious diseases caused by intracellular pathogens like tuberculosis remains a pressing health concern. Advances in understanding cell autonomous immunity could improve diagnostics, interventions, and progress of targeted therapies against pathogen-associated diseases prevalent in India. India’s focus on biotechnology research may benefit from integrating insights from this study to address public health challenges effectively.

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