Nanosponges that soak up a dangerous toxin could help treat otherwise antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria.
Nanosponges are particles made of a polymer core and wrapped with red blood cell membranes. Each red blood cell membrane seizes and detains the toxin alpha-haemoslyn, blocking the adverse effects of the bacteria within the bloodstream and on the skin.
Toxoid vaccines such as nanosponges target toxins rather than organisms, presenting an alternative to antibiotics.
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