Research into the influence of bacteriophages on the functions of the immune system cells

Bacteriophages (phages), are viruses which specifically infect and destroy bacterial cells without adversely affecting eukaryotic cells. One of their very important features is the ability to kill antibiotic- resistant bacteria. In fact, bacteriophages are currently considered one of the most promising alternatives to combat imiltidrug-resistant bacteria. While the interactions of phages and bacterial cells have been studied in great detail, relatively less is known about other effects of this group of viruses.