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Bacteriophages (phages)

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Bacteriophages (phages) are viruses that infect bacteria and depend on their bacterial host for replication. Phages consist of a genome comprised of single or double stranded DNA or RNA, encapsulated in a protein capsid.

 

Source: https://www.edqm.eu/documents/52006/0/Monograph+-+Phage+therapy+medicinal+products+-+2024.pdf/4bf44f54-096f-3a5a-e40b-9dbb0b1b4336?t=1712651816500

 

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