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ReviewFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology2026

Advances in mycobacteriophage research: from lytic mechanisms to one health applications.

Ruyi Han, Lingjun Shen, Victoria Chen, Xingyan Tan, Ni An, Donghui Ke, Yuqing Li, Jumei Zeng

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Review in Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Ruyi HanWest China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Lingjun ShenWest China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Victoria ChenState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Xingyan TanWest China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Ni AnWest China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Donghui KeWest China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yuqing LiState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Jumei ZengWest China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mycobacteriophages are viruses that specifically infect mycobacterial hosts. Owing to their ability to penetrate the unique and complex cell wall barrier of mycobacteria, mycobacteriophages have recently emerged as promising tools for the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant mycobacterial infections. This review systematically summarizes the classification, genomic features, lytic and lysogenic mechanisms of mycobacteriophages, as well as the intricate defense and counter - defense strategies between phages and their hosts. Furthermore, from a One Health perspective, we explore the diverse applications of mycobacteriophages across human health, animal health, and environmental management, including rapid detection, treatment of drug-resistant infections, environmental surveillance and occupational exposure management. Collectively, mycobacteriophages are promising for combating drug-resistant infections and playing an important role in integrated One Health strategies.

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MycobacteriophagesMycobacteriumMycobacterium InfectionsOne HealthAnimalsGenome, ViralHumansLysogenyPhage Therapyantimicrobial resistancelytic mechanismsmycobacteriophagesone healthphage-host interactionphage therapy

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PMCPMC13314858

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