Identification of Pseudomonas Protein May Lead to New Drugs

Scientists from the Argonne National Laboratory have determined the structure of Hcp1 protein in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a pore protein that “might be involved in transferring toxins into cells.” Pseudomonas is the leading cause of deadly lung infections in cystic fibrosis sufferers, and a common pathogen in critically ill patients. Scientists believe that their discovery, reported in the latest Science, will enable the design of a new drug to treat the bacterial infection.
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