Enzyme 'Wrench' Could Be Key to Stronger, More Effective Antibiotics

Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 11:51 in Biology & Nature

Building antibiotic compounds at the molecular level requires precision and specialized tools. NC State research may turn an enzyme that acts as a specialized "wrench" in antibiotic assembly into a set of wrenches that will allow for greater customization.

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