Phage therapy or viral phage therapy is the therapeutic use of bacteriophages to treat pathogenicbacterial infections. Phage therapy has many potential applications in human medicine as well as dentistry, veterinary science, and agriculture. If the target host of a phage therapy treatment is not an animal the term "biocontrol" (as in phage-mediated biocontrol of bacteria) is usually employed, rather than "phage therapy".
They would have a high therapeutic index, that is, phage therapy would be expected to give rise to few side effects. Because phages replicate in vivo, a smaller effective dose can be used. On the other hand, this specificity is also a disadvantage: a phage will only kill a bacterium if it is a match to the specific strain. Consequently phage mixtures are often applied to improve the chances of success, or samples can be taken and an appropriate phage identified and grown.
Bacteriophages are much more specific than antibiotic, they can "hypothetically" be chosen to be indirectly harmless not only to the host organism, but also to other normal flora like in gut to reduce the opportunistic infection.
Scientists and physicians at UC San Diego School of Medicine, working with colleagues at the U.S. Navy Medical Research Center (NMRC), Texas A&M University, a San Diego-based biotech and elsewhere, have successfully used an experimental therapy involving bacteriophages — viruses that target and consume specific strains of bacteria — to treat a patient near death from a multidrug-resistant bacterium.
Learn more about Bacteriophage Therapy at UC San Diego Health: https://health.ucsd.edu/news/topics/phage-therapy/pages/default.aspx
published: 25 Apr 2017
Phage Therapy Targeting Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria | Paul Turner | TEDxBinghamtonUniversity
We have used antibiotics for decades to fight off infections and diseases, drastically improving the quality of life. However, this use has now caused bacteria to evolve to resist penicillin and antibiotic drugs. Paul Turner recognizes this issue as a looming threat to humanity, and is working on new methods to fight infection. Phage therapy, the main focus of this talk and his studies, addresses the concepts of evolutionary tradeoffs and how we can influence the microenvironment in different ways, so that our medicines do not become obsolete. Paul Turner is the Rachel Carson Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University, and microbiology faculty member at Yale School of Medicine. He obtained a BA in biology (1988) from the University of Rochester, a PhD in microbial ev...
published: 15 Apr 2022
Phage (Bacteriophage) Therapy
Featuring Keira Cohen, MD and Graham Hatfull, PhD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
published: 09 Feb 2021
Phage Therapy: How does it work?
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published: 29 May 2019
Phage Therapy: An Effective Alternative to Antibiotics?
With the rise of antibiotic resistance more people are looking for alternative, effective treatments for their infections. Could Bacteriophages provide a safe solution to a growing problem?Subscribe to Journeyman here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures
Bacteriophages are viruses developed to target specific bacteria. The Eliava Institute in Georgia is the world leader in phage production. Patients travel from all around the world for treatment. "Symptomatically I am 50% better than when I started", says Pranav Johri, from India. Institute director Dr Kutateladze says resistance is not an issue. "Bacteria and phages are natural enemies, and so evolve together, reducing the chance of resistance developing."
For similar stories, see:
The Rise Of Superbu...
Scientists and physicians at UC San Diego School of Medicine, working with colleagues at the U.S. Navy Medical Research Center (NMRC), Texas A&M University, a S...
Scientists and physicians at UC San Diego School of Medicine, working with colleagues at the U.S. Navy Medical Research Center (NMRC), Texas A&M University, a San Diego-based biotech and elsewhere, have successfully used an experimental therapy involving bacteriophages — viruses that target and consume specific strains of bacteria — to treat a patient near death from a multidrug-resistant bacterium.
Learn more about Bacteriophage Therapy at UC San Diego Health: https://health.ucsd.edu/news/topics/phage-therapy/pages/default.aspx
Scientists and physicians at UC San Diego School of Medicine, working with colleagues at the U.S. Navy Medical Research Center (NMRC), Texas A&M University, a San Diego-based biotech and elsewhere, have successfully used an experimental therapy involving bacteriophages — viruses that target and consume specific strains of bacteria — to treat a patient near death from a multidrug-resistant bacterium.
Learn more about Bacteriophage Therapy at UC San Diego Health: https://health.ucsd.edu/news/topics/phage-therapy/pages/default.aspx
We have used antibiotics for decades to fight off infections and diseases, drastically improving the quality of life. However, this use has now caused bacteria ...
We have used antibiotics for decades to fight off infections and diseases, drastically improving the quality of life. However, this use has now caused bacteria to evolve to resist penicillin and antibiotic drugs. Paul Turner recognizes this issue as a looming threat to humanity, and is working on new methods to fight infection. Phage therapy, the main focus of this talk and his studies, addresses the concepts of evolutionary tradeoffs and how we can influence the microenvironment in different ways, so that our medicines do not become obsolete. Paul Turner is the Rachel Carson Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University, and microbiology faculty member at Yale School of Medicine. He obtained a BA in biology (1988) from the University of Rochester, a PhD in microbial evolution (1995) from Michigan State University and did postdocs at National Institutes of Health, University of Valencia in Spain and the University of Maryland-College Park, before joining Yale in 2001. Turner studies evolutionary genetics of viruses, particularly phages (bacteria-specific viruses) that infect bacterial pathogens and RNA viruses transmitted by mosquitoes, and researches the use of phages to treat antibiotic-resistant bacterial diseases. He is very active in science-communication outreach to the general public, and is involved in programs where faculty collaborate with K-12 teachers to improve STEM education in underserved public schools. Turner’s service includes the National Science Foundation’s Bio Advisory Committee and he is president-elect of the International Society for Evolution, Medicine and Public Health. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
We have used antibiotics for decades to fight off infections and diseases, drastically improving the quality of life. However, this use has now caused bacteria to evolve to resist penicillin and antibiotic drugs. Paul Turner recognizes this issue as a looming threat to humanity, and is working on new methods to fight infection. Phage therapy, the main focus of this talk and his studies, addresses the concepts of evolutionary tradeoffs and how we can influence the microenvironment in different ways, so that our medicines do not become obsolete. Paul Turner is the Rachel Carson Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University, and microbiology faculty member at Yale School of Medicine. He obtained a BA in biology (1988) from the University of Rochester, a PhD in microbial evolution (1995) from Michigan State University and did postdocs at National Institutes of Health, University of Valencia in Spain and the University of Maryland-College Park, before joining Yale in 2001. Turner studies evolutionary genetics of viruses, particularly phages (bacteria-specific viruses) that infect bacterial pathogens and RNA viruses transmitted by mosquitoes, and researches the use of phages to treat antibiotic-resistant bacterial diseases. He is very active in science-communication outreach to the general public, and is involved in programs where faculty collaborate with K-12 teachers to improve STEM education in underserved public schools. Turner’s service includes the National Science Foundation’s Bio Advisory Committee and he is president-elect of the International Society for Evolution, Medicine and Public Health. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
One of the deadliest beings on Earth can be used to treat infections.
For more videos, follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScienceNaturePage/
#Pha...
One of the deadliest beings on Earth can be used to treat infections.
For more videos, follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScienceNaturePage/
#PhageTherapy #Infections #Health #Medicine
One of the deadliest beings on Earth can be used to treat infections.
For more videos, follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScienceNaturePage/
#PhageTherapy #Infections #Health #Medicine
With the rise of antibiotic resistance more people are looking for alternative, effective treatments for their infections. Could Bacteriophages provide a safe s...
With the rise of antibiotic resistance more people are looking for alternative, effective treatments for their infections. Could Bacteriophages provide a safe solution to a growing problem?Subscribe to Journeyman here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures
Bacteriophages are viruses developed to target specific bacteria. The Eliava Institute in Georgia is the world leader in phage production. Patients travel from all around the world for treatment. "Symptomatically I am 50% better than when I started", says Pranav Johri, from India. Institute director Dr Kutateladze says resistance is not an issue. "Bacteria and phages are natural enemies, and so evolve together, reducing the chance of resistance developing."
For similar stories, see:
The Rise Of Superbugs Resistant To Antibiotics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQoTlmB-p2Y&list=PLlGSlkijht5i004DBXtDCpoppiYr-cBb-
Pig MRSA Superbug Spreading To Humans Through Pork
https://youtu.be/5yliq7ogwgA
The Gamers Making Medical Breakthroughs
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With the rise of antibiotic resistance more people are looking for alternative, effective treatments for their infections. Could Bacteriophages provide a safe solution to a growing problem?Subscribe to Journeyman here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures
Bacteriophages are viruses developed to target specific bacteria. The Eliava Institute in Georgia is the world leader in phage production. Patients travel from all around the world for treatment. "Symptomatically I am 50% better than when I started", says Pranav Johri, from India. Institute director Dr Kutateladze says resistance is not an issue. "Bacteria and phages are natural enemies, and so evolve together, reducing the chance of resistance developing."
For similar stories, see:
The Rise Of Superbugs Resistant To Antibiotics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQoTlmB-p2Y&list=PLlGSlkijht5i004DBXtDCpoppiYr-cBb-
Pig MRSA Superbug Spreading To Humans Through Pork
https://youtu.be/5yliq7ogwgA
The Gamers Making Medical Breakthroughs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaY-1iiraiE&list=PLlGSlkijht5gsl9QOHOlVyioS2m8mS-K5
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Scientists and physicians at UC San Diego School of Medicine, working with colleagues at the U.S. Navy Medical Research Center (NMRC), Texas A&M University, a San Diego-based biotech and elsewhere, have successfully used an experimental therapy involving bacteriophages — viruses that target and consume specific strains of bacteria — to treat a patient near death from a multidrug-resistant bacterium.
Learn more about Bacteriophage Therapy at UC San Diego Health: https://health.ucsd.edu/news/topics/phage-therapy/pages/default.aspx
We have used antibiotics for decades to fight off infections and diseases, drastically improving the quality of life. However, this use has now caused bacteria to evolve to resist penicillin and antibiotic drugs. Paul Turner recognizes this issue as a looming threat to humanity, and is working on new methods to fight infection. Phage therapy, the main focus of this talk and his studies, addresses the concepts of evolutionary tradeoffs and how we can influence the microenvironment in different ways, so that our medicines do not become obsolete. Paul Turner is the Rachel Carson Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University, and microbiology faculty member at Yale School of Medicine. He obtained a BA in biology (1988) from the University of Rochester, a PhD in microbial evolution (1995) from Michigan State University and did postdocs at National Institutes of Health, University of Valencia in Spain and the University of Maryland-College Park, before joining Yale in 2001. Turner studies evolutionary genetics of viruses, particularly phages (bacteria-specific viruses) that infect bacterial pathogens and RNA viruses transmitted by mosquitoes, and researches the use of phages to treat antibiotic-resistant bacterial diseases. He is very active in science-communication outreach to the general public, and is involved in programs where faculty collaborate with K-12 teachers to improve STEM education in underserved public schools. Turner’s service includes the National Science Foundation’s Bio Advisory Committee and he is president-elect of the International Society for Evolution, Medicine and Public Health. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
One of the deadliest beings on Earth can be used to treat infections.
For more videos, follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScienceNaturePage/
#PhageTherapy #Infections #Health #Medicine
With the rise of antibiotic resistance more people are looking for alternative, effective treatments for their infections. Could Bacteriophages provide a safe solution to a growing problem?Subscribe to Journeyman here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures
Bacteriophages are viruses developed to target specific bacteria. The Eliava Institute in Georgia is the world leader in phage production. Patients travel from all around the world for treatment. "Symptomatically I am 50% better than when I started", says Pranav Johri, from India. Institute director Dr Kutateladze says resistance is not an issue. "Bacteria and phages are natural enemies, and so evolve together, reducing the chance of resistance developing."
For similar stories, see:
The Rise Of Superbugs Resistant To Antibiotics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQoTlmB-p2Y&list=PLlGSlkijht5i004DBXtDCpoppiYr-cBb-
Pig MRSA Superbug Spreading To Humans Through Pork
https://youtu.be/5yliq7ogwgA
The Gamers Making Medical Breakthroughs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaY-1iiraiE&list=PLlGSlkijht5gsl9QOHOlVyioS2m8mS-K5
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Phage therapy or viral phage therapy is the therapeutic use of bacteriophages to treat pathogenicbacterial infections. Phage therapy has many potential applications in human medicine as well as dentistry, veterinary science, and agriculture. If the target host of a phage therapy treatment is not an animal the term "biocontrol" (as in phage-mediated biocontrol of bacteria) is usually employed, rather than "phage therapy".
They would have a high therapeutic index, that is, phage therapy would be expected to give rise to few side effects. Because phages replicate in vivo, a smaller effective dose can be used. On the other hand, this specificity is also a disadvantage: a phage will only kill a bacterium if it is a match to the specific strain. Consequently phage mixtures are often applied to improve the chances of success, or samples can be taken and an appropriate phage identified and grown.
Bacteriophages are much more specific than antibiotic, they can "hypothetically" be chosen to be indirectly harmless not only to the host organism, but also to other normal flora like in gut to reduce the opportunistic infection.
Promising advancements such as novel antibiotics targeting unique bacterial pathways, combination treatments to enhance efficacy, and alternative modalities like phage therapy and monoclonal ...
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Phage therapy is starting to make inroads in the US and Europe, though clinicians still have to request emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration, or equivalent agencies, before the treatment can be used.
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Concurrently with its classical clinical development pathway (PhagesTherapy Medical Product = PTMP), EMA has opened options for the commercialization of Individualized Phages Therapy (IPT) through magistral preparations.
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