Researchers explore early stages of ribosome formation to identify new targets for antibiotics – News-Medical.Net

Ribosome formation is viewed as a promising potential target for new antibacterial agents. Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have gained new insights into this multifaceted process.
The formation of ribosomal components involves multiple helper proteins which, much like instruments in an orchestra, interact in a coordinated way. One of these helper proteins – protein ObgE – acts as the conductor, guiding the entire process. The research, which produced the first-ever image-based…

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