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    Chemists pioneer metallodrug-antibiotic combination strategy to combat superbugs

    2024-10-23T12:49:00Z

    A combination of different types of antibiotics with bismuth-based drugs, such as Pepto-Bismol, disrupts bacterial iron homeostasis, effectively restoring the bactericidal function of multiple antibiotics.

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    Scientists pioneer dual trojan horse approach to combat superbugs

    2023-09-18T09:54:00Z

    In the relentless battle against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, science continues to unveil ingenious strategies to address their vulnerability. Like other bacteria, superbugs have a unique weakness – their dependence on iron for growth and survival. Iron serves as an essential nutrient that bacteria utilise for various cellular processes, including DNA replication, ...