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A protein found in human sweat may hold the key to curing Lyme disease, which is the most frequently occurring vector-borne infection in the US, with 54 new cases reported every hour. The disease poses a significant economic burden on the healthcare system, costing nearly one billion dollars, and is present in all states throughout most of the year.
Researchers at MIT and the University of Helsinki have discovered that human sweat contains a protein, SCGB1D2, which inhibits the growth of the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. This protein, found in one-third of the population, could potentially provide protection from the disease. The study suggests that the protein could be used for preventative and therapeutic purposes, potentially offering hope for those with antibiotic-resistant infections. With the potential to create skin creams for prevention and treatment, this discovery may lead to new ways of combating Lyme disease, which affects an estimated 476,000 Americans each year.
Researchers at MIT and the University of Helsinki have discovered that a protein found in human sweat inhibits the growth of the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. This protein, called SCGB1D2, is present in one-third of the population and may offer protection from the disease. The study suggests potential for preventative and therapeutic applications based on this protein, including skin creams to prevent Lyme disease and treat antibiotic-resistant infections. With ticks emerging earlier than usual this year, the findings offer hope for new approaches to combat the disease, which affects an estimated 476,000 Americans annually.