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Improving vaccine responses by targeting IL-10
In an animal model, scientists have demonstrated that targeting Interleukin-10 during vaccine delivery enhances the vaccine’s ability to protect against infection.
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Carbohydrate-based vaccine combats Staphylococcus aureus
In animal studies, the new vaccine construct outperformed another PNAG-vaccine delivery system currently in human trials.
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Beautyberry leaf could be the secret to combatting MRSA infections
A compound extracted from the leaf of the American beautyberry re-sensitised methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to beta-lactam antibiotics.
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Metal-containing compounds could lead to new antibacterials
International collaboration has shown that compounds with metals in them show antibacterial activity against MRSA, E. coli and A. baumannii.
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Making old antibiotics work better using r8
A team of researchers have developed a way that could enhance the effect of current antibiotics, using a small molecular attachment called r8...
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Immune system found to protect against MRSA infections
Researchers have discovered how the immune system might protect a person from recurrent bacterial skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus...
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Study reveals how MRSA infection compromises lymphatic function
MRSA infection impairs the ability of lymphatic vessels to pump lymphatic fluid to lymph nodes in mouse models, which may contribute to the frequent recurrences of MRSA infection experienced by patients.
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New study reports cannabinoid effective against antibiotic-resistant MRSA
Researchers have found that cannabinoid-based therapies have unique anti-bacterial properties that fight MSRA and other infectious bacteria.
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Theravance on Vibativ and fighting antimicrobial resistance
20 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
We recently caught up with Frank Pasqualone of Theravance Biopharma to find out about the latest study results for the company's antibiotic, Vibativ...
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TXA709 treats MRSA infection and restores efficacy of cefdinir
14 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
The combination of TXA709 with cefdinir, an antibiotic that has been on the market for almost two decades, successfully treated MRSA infection in animals...