Endolysin, a phage-derived antibacterial enzyme demonstrated specific activity against pathogenic Enterococcus bacteria. (IMAGE)

The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo

Endolysin, a phage-derived antibacterial enzyme demonstrated specific activity against pathogenic Enterococcus bacteria.

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Identification of bacteriophage-derived enzyme and its antibacterial activity can contribute to novel therapies that target biofilm-forming bacteria and help in the treatment against acute graft-versus-host disease.

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Kosuke Fujimoto, Seiya Imoto, and Satoshi Uematsu from The University of Tokyo

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