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New Molecules Block Deadly Bacterial Toxin | Miami News
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A breakthrough discovery reveals how a deadly lung infection bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, shuts down immune cells using its toxin Exotoxin A — and scientists have now engineered tiny molecular keys that block the toxin before it can enter cells. This could revolutionize treatment for cystic fibrosis, burn victims, and other vulnerable patients by neutralizing the bug’s most potent weapon without relying on antibiotics that fuel resistance. Early lab results are promising, and while human trials are still ahead, this smarter, targeted approach could reshape how we fight serious bacterial infections.
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