Scientists discover how innate immunity envelops bacteria

PHYSorg
Oct 11, 2024, 11:17 am153 pts
The protein GBP1 is a vital component of our body's natural defense against pathogens. This substance fights against bacteria and parasites by enveloping them in a protein coat, but how the substance manages to do this has remained unknown until now.

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