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submitted 7 months ago by Bobo@lemm.ee to c/science@lemmy.world

This study describes the identification of an antibiotic class acting via LpxH, involved in lipopolysaccharide synthesis having potent in vivo efficacy against bloodstream infections caused by the critical Gram-negative pathogens E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Further development of this class of antibiotics could make an important contribution to the ongoing struggle against antibiotic resistance.

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2317274121 (open access)

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[-] ThrowawayPermanente@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Agreed! Haha just kidding, prescription machine goes brrrrr

[-] iiGxC@slrpnk.net 2 points 7 months ago

Also, gotta keep the supply of animal products up somehow! (/s, end animal agriculture)

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