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United KingdomMedicine9 days ago

Molecular anchors on gut phages could open new therapeutic avenues

Researchers at the Translational Microbiology Laboratory of the Institute of Biochemistry, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, Szeged, have discovered that certain gut phages can physically interact with human cells through specific surface proteins acting as molecular anchors. These interactions promote attachment to human cells, cellular uptake, and extended presence in the gastrointestinal tract. The findings were published in the journal Nature Communications and suggest potential new therapeutic applications.

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Phys.orgIndependentCenter9 days ago
Molecular anchors on gut phages could open new therapeutic avenues

Researchers at the Translational Microbiology Laboratory of the Institute of Biochemistry, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, Szeged, have discovered that certain gut phages can physically interact with human cells through specific surface proteins acting as molecular anchors. These interactions promote attachment to human cells, cellular uptake, and extended presence in the gastrointestinal tract. The findings were published in the journal Nature Communications and suggest potential new therapeutic applications.

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