Anthrax Toxin Inhibitors

402079 02: The computerized image of anthrax shows various structural relationships of the seven protein units, inlcuding the gold molecule, the target drug, binding to the protein and blocking the lethal factor is shown March 8, 2002 in London, England. The University of Oxford and United Devices teamed up to launch a new project on the internet to find molecules which could be tested as potential inhibitors with the data made available to the U.S. government and other friendly states. The project was set up as a direct result of the recent Anthrax outbreaks following the September 11, 2001 attacks. (Photo by University of Oxford/Getty Images)