Dismantling superbugs: engineering third-generation lysins as enzybiotics for burn wound infections KU Leuven
Burn wounds remain frequently occurring injuries around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 11 million burn injuries occur annually. For these complicated injuries to heal properly, a delicate balance between a pro- and anti-inflammatory response is required, making them challenging to treat. This delicate balance is frequently disrupted by opportunistic pathogens, and can lead to life-threatening infections. Prominent ...