Could new discovery about a shape-shifting protein lead to a mighty 'morpheein' bacteria fighter?

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Morphlock-1 (yellow) binds the inactive form of a protein known as PBGS an enzyme used by nearly all living things. The functioning form of PBGS is built from eight identical component parts in what is called an octamer configuration (pink). Credit: ...
Morphlock-1 (yellow) binds the inactive form of a protein known as PBGS, an enzyme used by nearly all living things. The functioning form of PBGS is built from eight identical component parts, in what is called an octamer configuration (pink). Credit: FCCC

A small molecule that locks an essential enzyme in an inactive form could one day form the basis of a new class of unbeatable, species-specific antibiotics, according to researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center.


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