Study IDs Potential Cell Receptors to Reduce Antibiotic Resistance
November 17, 2017
November 17, 2017
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 17 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release:
The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections. The pathogen is resistant to many antibiotics so treating those infections, particularly in patients with compromised immune systems, is difficult.
A new study from UT has identified certain chemical receptors in cells that could deceive the bacteria and improve patient response to drugs.
The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections. The pathogen is resistant to many antibiotics so treating those infections, particularly in patients with compromised immune systems, is difficult.
A new study from UT has identified certain chemical receptors in cells that could deceive the bacteria and improve patient response to drugs.