Peptide Tethered to a Bacteria (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Peptide Tethered to a Bacteria

Caption

In the SLAY method, each bacterium is genetically engineered to produce a molecule on its cell surface that is part peptide and part tether--like a playground tetherball. This arrangement allows the peptides to mimic free-floating drugs in the human body.

Credit

Illustration Credit: Ashley Tucker

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

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.