Staphylococci, notably biofilm-forming Staphylococcus epidermidis, have been recognized
as global nosocomial pathogens in medical device-related infections. Their potential to …

Cationic antimicrobial peptides serve as critical defense molecules protecting the host from
invading bacteria, viruses and fungi. These antimicrobial peptides are widely distributed in …

The peptide SET-M33 is a molecule synthesized in tetra-branched form which is being
developed as a new antibiotic against Gram-negative bacteria. Its isomeric form with D …

Here, we report the successful design of a novel bacteria-selective antimicrobial peptide,
Pep-1-K (KKTWWKTWWTKWSQPKKKRKV). Pep-1-K was designed by replacing Glu-2, Glu …

Background: Antimicrobial research is being focused to look for more effective therapeutics
against antibiotic-resistant infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus …

Zoonoses have recently become the center of attention of the general population and
scientific community. Notably, more than 30 new human pathogens have been identified in …

A number of research have proven that antimicrobial peptides are of greatest potential as a
new class of antibiotics. Antimicrobial peptides and cell-penetrating peptides share some …

With 14 residues organized as two domains linked by a single proline, the de novo peptide
called K4 was designed, using Antimicrobial Peptide Database, to exert antibacterial activity …

The overuse and misuse of antibiotics has resulted in the emergence of drug-resistant
pathogenic bacteria, including meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), the …

Natural antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are promising candidates for developing a generation
of new antimicrobials to meet the challenge of antibiotic-resistant pathogens such as …