PmpD protéines, bactéries Chlamydia trachomatis, TEM

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Color enhanced transmission electron micrograph showing the flower-like structure of the PmpD protein of the Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium. Scientists are hoping to develop PmpD into a vaccine candidate to prevent chlamydial infection. Chlamydia trachomatis, an obligate intracellular human pathogen, is one of three bacterial species in the genus Chlamydia. Chlamydia trachomatis, is a Gram-negative bacteria.