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Description
The increasing frequency of antibiotic resistance and the decline in the rate of development of new antibiotics has lead researchers to intensify their study of naturally-occurring antimicrobial substances such as colicins. Colicins have potential value in the treatment of human and animal disease. If colicins are to play a significant role in the treatment of bacterial diseases, we much have a sound understanding of the role colicins play in natural communities. Specifically, what are the evolutionary and ecological factors for maintaining the high levels of colicin diversity and abundance observed in natural environment.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 1/01/01 → 31/12/03 |
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