Phages and phage therapy: past, present and future
| Autor: | Ersilia Fiscarelli, Martina Rossitto, Nour Essa |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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| Zdroj: | Microbiologia Medica, Vol 35, Iss 1 (2020) |
| ISSN: | 2280-6423 |
| DOI: | 10.4081/mm.2020.8709 |
| Popis: | Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria. Since their discovery in the last century, they have proved their effectiveness in biocontrol of bacteria. In this mini-review, we provide a brief history of bacteriophages, their life cycle and classification. We also discuss the potential use of bacteriophage in clinical therapy as an alternative to antibiotics, comparing their advantages and disadvantages. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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