Mimic Molecules To Protect Against Plague

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Mon, 07/07/2008 - 09:15

Bacteria that cause pneumonic plague can evade our first-line defenses, making it difficult for the body to fight infection.

In fact, a signature of the plague is the lack of an inflammatory response. Now, scientists have discovered a way to protect against death following infection with plague bacteria, by using molecules that can mimic the pathogens.

According to research published in Microbiology, these molecules make antibiotics more effective and can even be used to protect against other diseases.

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