Articles tagged with Bacterial Pathogens
Researchers found that antibodies can convert oxygen into hydrogen peroxide, a previously unknown mechanism that could enhance their killing power and contribute to autoimmune diseases like lupus. This discovery opens up exciting possibilities for new antibody-mediated therapies for bacterial, viral, and cancer treatments.
Duke researchers have identified caveolae, small pits on cell membranes, as a route of entry for various pathogens and toxins. This finding could lead to new avenues for treating infections and delivering drugs into cells.
Ketek has been granted marketing authorisation by the European Commission for treating community-acquired respiratory tract infections, including those caused by resistant bacteria. The approval follows positive opinion from the Committee for Proprietary Medicinal Products and will be available in all 15 EU-Member States.
Researchers at Scripps Research Institute develop cyclic peptide nanotubes that disrupt bacterial cell walls, killing deadly pathogens. These 'nanotube' stacks have strong bactericidal activity and may minimize resistance development.
Researchers found that vegetable recipes from around the world are less spicy than their meat-based counterparts, thanks to plants' inherent defenses against bacterial and fungal infections. The study suggests that spices were originally used to protect against foodborne pathogens in hot climates before refrigeration.
The study suggests KETEK is an effective option for treating community-acquired respiratory tract infections, which cause 50 million deaths globally each year. KETEK demonstrated high activity against a range of bacteria, including pneumococci and S. pyogenes, with up to 99.6% susceptibility
Researchers found that Shigella bacteria can survive for up to six days in refrigerated conditions and rapidly multiply at room temperature. Properly storing fruits and vegetables and thoroughly washing them are crucial to removing pathogens like Shigella from produce.