BACTERIOPHAGE PM Meaning and
Definition
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Bacteriophage PM, also known as phage PM, is a type of bacteriophage or virus that specifically infects and replicates within bacteria. It is classified under the family Myoviridae and is characterized by its elongated head and long, non-contractile tail. Bacteriophage PM primarily infects and lytically destroys bacteria belonging to the genus Pseudomonas, particularly the species Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
This bacteriophage has a complex structure consisting of a polyhedral head, which contains the genetic material of the virus, and a tail that is involved in the attachment and entry of the virus into the bacterial cell. Bacteriophage PM possesses a double-stranded DNA genome that encodes various proteins essential for viral replication and production.
Phage PM plays a significant role in the control and treatment of bacterial infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. As a natural predator of this bacterium, the phage attaches to the bacterial cell, injects its genetic material, and takes over the bacteria's cellular machinery to produce multiple copies of itself. Eventually, the progeny viruses are released through the lysis (bursting) of the bacterial cell, resulting in the death of the host bacteria.
Due to its selective nature, bacteriophage PM shows promise as a potential therapeutic agent in the field of phage therapy. Researchers are studying this bacteriophage and its specific mechanisms to explore its potential in combating antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections and potentially other bacterial infections in the future. However, further research and clinical trials are necessary to fully understand and harness the therapeutic potential of bacteriophage PM.
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