Umbrella Toxin Proteins from Streptomyces Bacteria (IMAGE)

University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine

Umbrella Toxin Proteins from Streptomyces Bacteria

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Umbrella-shaped antibacterial toxin particles drifting toward and engaging a bacterial target cell. The toxins are  derived from Streptomyces and potently inhibit the growth of competing species in the same genus.

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Angela Gao

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