Bacterial predators by antibiotics
2006/10/01 Elhuyar Zientzia Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria
Researchers are investigating bacterial predators to replace antibiotics in the future. In fact, bacteria harmful to humans are becoming resistant to antibiotics, so before or after will have to look for treatments that replace the usual antibiotics.
Patients with AIDS, cancer or cystic fibrosis, for example, suffer from attacks by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This bacteria produces lung diseases and forming an anti-antibiotic layer is difficult to combat. But they discover that P is a bacterial predator called Micavibrio. To attack Aeruginosa. Break the protective layer and absorb the bacteria. Another bacterial predator, Bdellovidrio bacteriovorus, Escherichia coli and Salmonella, are ingested inside.
However, bacterial predators also feed on beneficial bacteria for the body, so they should be carefully analyzed.
