It is hoped the proteins can be used as a basis for new antibacterial and antiviral drugs to treat human infections.
The next step is to work out the exact chemical structure of the antibiotic proteins.
The researchers are also looking into the possibility of using the crocodile proteins in developing treatments for HIV after showing white blood cells from crocodiles could destroy the virus in a Petri dish. » Read more: Crocodile Blood for Future treatments!
