[Advances of phage receptor binding proteins]

Jiahui Sun1,2, Peiling Geng3, Xiaofu Wan1,2

  • 1Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, Hubei, China.

Summary

Bacteriophages use receptor binding proteins (RBPs) to attach to bacteria, a process that involves complex structural changes. Bacteria have developed ways to resist phage infection, while phages have evolved to evade these defenses. This review explores how RBPs help phages bind to bacteria and escape resistance. It also discusses recent advances in using RBPs for biotechnology and phage therapy. The authors suggest that understanding RBP function and evolution may improve the development of phage-based treatments.

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