Superbug P. aeruginosa uses two protein plugs to seal channels against antibiotics

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Researchers identified two protein plugs that Pseudomonas aeruginosa uses to seal channels and block antibiotics, revealing a mechanism behind its multidrug resistance. The findings, published in Nature Communications, may help guide development of new treatments for bacterial infections.

A joint research team has identified a new mechanism underlying antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a major multidrug-resistant "superbug." The discovery provides important clues for the development of new treatments for multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. The findings are published in the journal Nature Communications.