Tetraspanin Proteins to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance
October 18, 2016 | Terry Sharrer
Tetraspanins are a family of membrane proteins that function in cell adhesion and motility, as well as proliferation. Recently, researchers at the University of Leeds in the UK found that synthetic peptides based on one of the tetraspanins inhibited Staphylococcus aureus from sticking to human skin. They envision a gel or cream with these peptides being helpful in preventing pressure ulcers and other skin infections associated with MRSA. MORE
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