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The study identified phage surface proteins that act as molecular anchors, enabling 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, Szeged
What
The study identified phage surface proteins that act as molecular anchors, enabling phages to attach to human cells.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:33:00 GMT · 3h 2m ago
Where
Szeged ·
Why
Understanding these molecular anchors could lead to designing more precise phage-based therapeutics and rethinking the gut microbiome's organization.
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How this affects you
This research reveals that phages can interact directly with human cells, not just bacteria, which could revolutionize phage therapy by enabling more targeted drug delivery and providing new insights into gut health.
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