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The study identified phage surface proteins acting as molecular anchors that allowed phages to attach to human cells.
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Szeged
Who
Gábor Apjok, Tóbiás Sári, Bálint Kintses lab at the HUN-REN Biological Research Centre
What
The study identified phage surface proteins acting as molecular anchors that allowed phages to attach to human cells.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:33:00 GMT · 3h 6m ago
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Szeged ·
Why
Using genetic engineering, researchers transferred these adhesion proteins onto another phage, enabling them to bind more efficiently to human cells and remain in the mouse gastrointestinal tract longer.
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This research suggests that phages, traditionally known for attacking bacteria, possess an unusual ability to interact directly with human cells, potentially revolutionizing the design of more precise phage-based therapies and reshaping our understanding of the gut microbiome's organization.
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