Russian scientists discover how certain proteins may help fight chlamydia

( < i > Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology < /i > ) Scientists from MIPT in collaboration with researchers from other institutions have made an interesting discovery, which may help   fight chlamydia infection   -- one of the most widespread STDs in the world.   In their research they studied interaction of   peptidoglycan recognition proteins with bacteria of chlamydias. In a series of experiments they have shown that these proteins are capable of killing harmful bacteria cells by shutting down their stress response system.
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