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Persistent Salmonella infection is controlled by PPARδ
This illustration was created as a cover image submission for "Salmonella require the fatty acid regulator PPARδ for the establishment of a metabolic environment essential for long-term persistence." (Eisele et al., Cell Host & Microbe 2013).
The goal of this image was to illustrate the role that PPARδ plays in controlling Salmonella infection. As this was a cover image and not a scientific figure, I decided to create a more abstract, "fun" image.
The main takeaway of this paper involved PPARδ's control of glucose availability in M2 macrophages, and I wanted to convey the idea of "sweetness". In order to illustrate the different types of macrophages that Salmonella encounters, I created macrophage-shaped sugar cookies that were either lavishly decorated with "PPAR" frosting and sprinkles or undecorated. Other familiar candies were used to add detail to the image. M&Ms were used to denote the different types of cookie macrophages, and Salmonella was depicted as cinnamon candies.
The goal of this image was to illustrate the role that PPARδ plays in controlling Salmonella infection. As this was a cover image and not a scientific figure, I decided to create a more abstract, "fun" image.
The main takeaway of this paper involved PPARδ's control of glucose availability in M2 macrophages, and I wanted to convey the idea of "sweetness". In order to illustrate the different types of macrophages that Salmonella encounters, I created macrophage-shaped sugar cookies that were either lavishly decorated with "PPAR" frosting and sprinkles or undecorated. Other familiar candies were used to add detail to the image. M&Ms were used to denote the different types of cookie macrophages, and Salmonella was depicted as cinnamon candies.