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Detailed 3D view of babesiosis parasite's ribosome could guide development of targeted treatments
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The Brief
- A study produced a three-dimensional, near-atomic-resolution structure of the ribosome from Babesia divergens.
- Babesia divergens is one of several Babesia species known to infect humans and cause babesiosis.
- The authors say the structural insights could help researchers identify targets for new treatments.
Why it matters
Mapping a parasite's ribosome in detail can reveal structural differences from human ribosomes, which is the basis for designing drugs that target the parasite without harming host cells.
Who’s affected
- researchers in parasitology and structural biology
- clinicians and public health workers concerned with babesiosis
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A new study has revealed a three-dimensional, near-atomic-resolution view of the ribosome from Babesia divergens, one of several Babesia species known to infect humans and cause babesiosis. The structural insights from this close-up view could help researchers identify…
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Detailed 3D view of babesiosis parasite's ribosome could guide development of targeted treatments