PolyU research discovers pathogenic mechanism and novel treatment for superbug to reduce mortality

Two novel approaches for the treatment of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant superbugs have shown efficacy and good clinical application potential in studies performed by a team from PolyU. Prof. Chen Sheng (right) was joined by Prof. Kwok-in WONG, vice President (Education) and Director of the State Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery at PolyU (centre); and Prof. Raymond WONG, Dean of Faculty of Science at PolyU (left).

A research team led by Prof. Chen Sheng, Chair Professor of Microbiology, Member of State Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, and Head of Department of Food Science and Nutrition at PolyU, identified two promising therapeutic options that may be used to combat the growing threat of Klebsiella pneumoniae.