D. Rakhuba, E. Kolomiets, E. Dey, G. Novik
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Structures governing phage recognition of host cell and mechanisms of phage adsorption and penetration into microbial cell are reviewed.
Abstract
Bacteriophages are an attractive tool for application in the therapy of bacterial infections, for biological control of bacterial contamination of foodstuffs in the alimentary industry, in plant protection, for control of water-borne pathogens, and control of environmental microflora. This review is mainly focused on structures governing phage recognition of host cell and mechanisms of phage adsorption and penetration into microbial cell.
Citation format
RAKHUBA, D., et al. Bacteriophage receptors, mechanisms of phage adsorption and penetration into host cell. Polish Journal of Microbiology, 2010, 59 3: 145–55.