Enzyme MPO Kills Bacteria (IMAGE)

University of Basel

Enzyme MPO Kills Bacteria

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The enzyme MPO produces an aggressive acid which burns a hole into the bacterial cell envelope and kills the bacterium without damaging the surrounding tissue.

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(Image: University of Basel, Biozentrum)

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