Abstract
Background: Hyperstructures are large assemblies of molecules and macromolecules that perform functions such as metabolism (including RNA and protein synthesis and degradation), transport, DNA replication, cell division, signalling and chemotaxis.
Methods: Such hyperstructures might be manipulated by hybrid metabolites or hybolites made by a pairwise, covalently linked combination of the thousands of small molecules involved in metabolism and signalling.
Results: Here, we review recent evidence for hyperstructures in prokaryotes and for interactions between hyperstructures as a determinant of the phenotype.
We also mention extending hybolite therapy to eukaryotes, consider new designs for hybolites, and discuss relevant patents.
Keywords: Antibiotic, cancer, infection, macromolecular assembly, pathogen, polyphosphate.
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