The present invention relates to methods for the control of virulence of infectious bacteria by modulating the extra-cellular concentration of bacterial cell signalling molecules. Derivatives of cell signalling molecules are conjugated to suitable carrier proteins and used to isolate high affinity receptors recognising the native signal molecule(s). By binding to signalling molecules, the receptors reduce and maintain extra-cellular concentrations of signal molecules below the threshold level that would otherwise result in certain opportunistic pathogens adopting a virulent form, and can transform virulent organisms to non-virulent states. These receptors have applications for the treatment of individuals with susceptibility to infection, the treatment of patients with existing infections, in disease monitoring and management, and in related applications where the host for infection is an animal or plant.
本发明涉及通过调节细菌细胞信号分子的细胞外浓度来控制传染性细菌毒力的方法。细胞信号分子的衍
生物与适当的载体蛋白连接,并用于分离识别原生信号分子的高亲和力受体。通过与信号分子结合,受体可将信号分子的细胞外浓度降低并维持在阈值
水平以下,否则会导致某些机会性病原体采取毒性形式,并可将毒性
生物转化为非毒性状态。这些受体可用于治疗易受感染者、治疗现有感染患者、疾病监测和管理,以及感染宿主为动物或植物的相关应用。