Novel Antibacterial Drugs Developed at University of Eastern Finland (IMAGE)
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Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have developed novel antibacterial compounds, focusing on the role of LsrK kinase. LsrK kinase is a protein involved in bacterial communication. The new LsrK inhibitor developed by the researchers (the structural image on the left) binds to the active area of the target protein (atom image at the bottom). By inhibiting the function of LsrK, it is possible to block signalling within a bacterial cell and, consequently, signalling between bacteria (image at the top).
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Antti Poso
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