Essential Role for the Mammalian ATG8 Isoform LC3C in Xenophagy

In this issue, Randow and coworkers (von Muhlinen et al., 2012) report that LC3C plays an essential role in Salmonella clearance by interacting with the autophagic receptor NDP52, with consequent recruitment of all other ATG8 proteins to assist in the buildup of the autophagic membrane.