Fatty Acids Synergize with Bacteriophages Against Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens
Kayla R Raygoza, Andrew Saghir, Yu Chen, Faith Cribbs, Ritwik Kumar, Liana Hase-Penn, Kyle Kim, Alisha N. Monsibais, Gina Faraci, Katrine Whiteson, Sage J. B. Dunham
This study shows that medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) enhance phage efficacy against multidrug-resistant bacteria by disrupting bacterial envelopes and preventing phage resistance.
bioRxiv · Oct 28, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology