Phys.org·3 min read·hard
Novel antibiotic candidates starve resistant bacteria by blocking vitamin supply
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Andreas Fischer
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Researchers at the Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland have developed synthetic drug candidates that starve bacteria by blocking their vitamin supply. These molecules target energy-coupling factor transporters, which are absent in human cells, potentially reducing side effects.
by Andreas Fischer, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
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