New killing mechanism discovered in 'game-changing' antibiotic
Friday, June 5, 2020 - 13:50
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have taken another step forward on their quest to develop a viable drug based on teixobactin -- a new class of potent natural antibiotic capable of killing superbugs. New research provides fundamental new insights into how teixobactins kill bacteria, including the discovery of a new killing mechanism that could help inform the design of improved teixobactin-based drugs.