Study of Novel Tailocins/Phage Tail Like Bacteriocins (PTLBs) from Clinical Stains
This project aims to identify and characterize the properties and the pathogenicity of the Tailocins/Phage Tail-Like Structures against bacterial isolates. These structures are high molecular weight protein complexes produced by bacteria when interbacterial competition is established. Thus, the capacity of releasing them allows the survival of a bacterial community eliminating their competitors. This evidence suggests that these elements may be a promising treatment against multi-drug resistant pathogens.