A triptych of microscope images that shows the binding of a host defense peptide (IMAGE)

Penn State

A triptych of microscope images that shows the binding of a host defense peptide

Caption

 

A triptych of microscope images that shows the binding of a host defense peptide, named MAD1-RI, to the membrane of tuberculosis pathogens, leading to destruction of the bacterial cell wall and death. 

Credit

Scott Medina / Penn State

Usage Restrictions

Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted.

License

CC BY-NC-ND

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.