Sentences with phrase «preventing mtb»

For example, Dr. Shiloh said, preventing Mtb from attaching to receptors on the M - cell surface — such as by vaccinating against a bacterial protein — could block the bacteria's entry, infection, and spread to other organs.

Although further studies are necessary, potential clinical applications of the team's finding would involve developing methods or drugs that prevent Mtb from entering M - cells.

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The alterations of the rifampin binding site prevent rifampin from binding to and inhibiting Mtb RNAP, preventing rifampin from killing TB bacteria.