科学家们发现细菌如何使用BREX甲基转移酶来防御病毒,突出了关键的蛋白质作用。 Scientists discover how bacteria use BREX methyltransferase to defend against viruses, highlighting a key protein's role.

科学家发现了有关细菌防御系统的细节 称为BREX甲基转移酶 帮助细菌防御病毒 Scientists have uncovered details about a bacterial defense system called BREX methyltransferase, which helps bacteria defend against viruses. 通过研究蛋白质结构,小组发现一种叫BrxX的蛋白质是改变细菌DNA和对抗病毒袭击的关键。 By studying the protein structure, the team found that a protein called BrxX is key to both modifying bacterial DNA and fighting viral attacks. 这一发现公布在《自然通信》上,可以改进抗病毒防护,更好地了解细菌如何保护自己不受病毒感染。 This discovery, published in Nature Communications, could lead to improved antiviral defenses and a better understanding of how bacteria protect themselves from viruses.