Researchers have unveiled a new aspect of the immune system centered on the proteasome, a structure that recycles proteins. This mechanism transforms proteins into antibacterial agents when infections are detected, representing a significant advancement in our understanding of immune responses. This discovery not only challenges existing knowledge but also opens new pathways for developing antibiotics, especially against superbugs. Tests conducted with these potential antibiotics on bacteria and animal models yielded promising results, suggesting they could match established treatments in effectiveness.
We discovered a novel mechanism of immunity that is allowing us to have a defense against bacterial infection.
The proteasome detects when a cell has been infected by bacteria and changes structure and role.
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