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A study identified phage surface proteins that act as molecular anchors, allowing them to attach to and enter human cells.
HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, Szeged
Who
Gábor Apjok, Tóbiás Sári, Bálint Kintses lab
What
A study identified phage surface proteins that act as molecular anchors, allowing them to attach to and enter human cells.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:33:00 GMT · 1h 42m ago
Where
HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, 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 certain phages can interact directly with human cells, not just bacteria, suggesting a new understanding of their role in the gut and potential for targeted drug delivery or therapies.
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- Health & Science1h 42m agoThe study identified phage surface proteins that act as molecular anchors, allowing phages to attach to and enter human cells.Open article
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