Proteins Against Bacteria

Proteins Against Bacteria: Infections are a constant battle. New drugs to kill off an infection creates resistance in future infections to that drug. So there is a constant need to find new ways to combat infections. Researcher Mohamed Lamkanfi (Ghent University) has discovered that mice that do not produce the receptor protein NLRP6, are better protected against bacterial infections and can easier remove bacteria from the body. Therapeutic drugs that neutralize NLRP6 could be a possible treatment option, in addition to the use of antibiotics, for fighting bacterial infections. His research was published in the leading scientific magazine Nature.