Molecular Principle of the LITESEC System (IMAGE) Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Caption In the dark (left), a T3SS component, which is necessary for the injection (red), is anchored to the bacterial membrane. As soon as the bacterium is illuminated (right), the component is released. Thus, the T3SS becomes active and proteins can be injected into the host cell (top). Credit Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology/Diepold Usage Restrictions Use of images is limited to editorial coverage of scientific topics relating to the activities of the Max Planck Society. Any kind of commercial use (including, in particular, the exploitation of images by means of sale or incorporation in image databases or image catalogues) as well as any promotional use/use for merchandise purposes, disclosure to third parties or granting of related rights to third parties is expressly not permitted. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.