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Engineered phages, which are viruses that infect bacteria, have been shown to use molecular anchors to attach to and enter human cells more efficiently.
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Szeged
Who
Gábor Apjok, Tóbiás Sári, Bálint Kintses lab, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre
What
Engineered phages, which are viruses that infect bacteria, have been shown to use molecular anchors to attach to and enter human cells more efficiently.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:33:00 GMT · 2h 59m ago
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Szeged ·
Why
This research explores how engineered phages can utilize molecular anchors to attach to human cells, which could lead to more precise phage-based therapies.
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This discovery could revolutionize the design of phage therapies by allowing for more precise targeting and retention of therapeutic phages in the human body. It also reshapes understanding of the gut microbiome, suggesting direct phage-human cell interactions.
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- Health & Science2h 59m agoThe study identified phage surface proteins that act as molecular anchors, enabling phages to attach to human cells.Open article
- Health & Science2h 59m agoThe study identified phage surface proteins that act as molecular anchors, allowing phages to attach to and enter human cells.Open article