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How uromodulin protein prevents urinary tract infections

from Chemical & Engineering News

How uromodulin protein prevents urinary tract infections Chemical & Engineering News Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are annoying and painful, and they can be fatal if left untreated. The body has a robust natural defense, however, a protein called uromodulin that can engulf invading bacteria. Researchers hope a better understanding of how uromodulin interacts with pathogens on a molecular level could lead them to new ways of preventing and treating UTIs. Now, researchers have used high-resolution imaging to reveal uromodulin's secret: sugars. READ MORE

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