Cranberry juice fights bacteria at molecular level

A US team has identified the molecular mechanism that enables cranberry juice to fight off urinary tract infections. A virulent form of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria is the primary cause of most urinary tract infections. This strain of E. coli is covered with fimbriae - tiny hair-like projections that act like hooks enabling the bacteria to attach to cells lining the urinary tract. Previous ...

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