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December 8, 2025Nature Communications39 citationsOpen Access

Considerations and perspectives on phage therapy from the transatlantic taskforce on antimicrobial resistance

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CÅChristine ÅrdalSDSarah Djebara

Key Points

  • Phage therapy shows potential in combating antimicrobial resistance, expanding therapeutic options across sectors.
  • The Transatlantic Task Force identified key regulatory challenges and research gaps impacting clinical application.
  • Collaborative efforts may improve the strategic use of bacteriophages and enhance therapeutic viability in humans.
  • Innovative approaches are needed to bridge the existing divide between scientific evidence and practical implementation.

Abstract

Abstract Amid rising antimicrobial resistance and limited antibiotic innovation, bacteriophages are gaining attention as potential therapeutics across human health, animal, and food sectors. Despite historical use, their clinical application in humans remains constrained by scientific, industrial, and regulatory challenges. To address these issues, the Transatlantic Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (TATFAR) convened sessions with experts from member parties. This perspective synthesizes insights from the TATFAR group, highlighting regulatory differences, research gaps, and opportunities for international collaborations to advance bacteriophage therapy.

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Årdal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693624ad4fa91c937236c709https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-64608-3
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