Image reveals chain-mail armour of C.difficile (IMAGE)

Newcastle University

Image reveals chain-mail armour of C.difficile

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The spectacular structure of the protective armour of superbug C.difficile has been revealed for the first time showing the close-knit yet flexible outer layer – like chain mail. This assembly prevents molecules getting in and provides a new target for future treatments, according to the scientists at Newcastle, Sheffield and Glasgow Universities who have uncovered it.

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