Host defence peptides (HDPs) are integral components of innate immunity across all living
organisms. These peptides can exert direct antibacterial effects, targeting planktonic cells …

Bacteria predominantly exist as multicellular aggregates known as biofilms that are
associated with at least two thirds of all infections and exhibit increased adaptive resistance …

Small cationic, amphipathic peptides with critical roles in host defenses often exhibit
overlapping but distinct immunomodulatory activity, direct antimicrobial activity towards …

The golden era of antibiotics, heralded by the discovery of penicillin, has long been
challenged by the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Host defense peptides …

Cationic host defence peptides (CHDPs), also known as antimicrobial peptides, exhibit a
wide range of activities contributing to immune responses and resolution of infections …

Health leaders and scientists worldwide consider antibiotic resistance among the world's
most dangerous pathogens as one of the biggest threats to global health. Antibiotic …

Cationic host defence peptides (CHDP), also known as antimicrobial peptides, are naturally
occurring peptides that can combat infections through their direct microbicidal properties …

With the rapid rise in the emergence of bacterial strains resistant to multiple classes of
antimicrobial agents, there is an urgent need to develop novel antimicrobial therapies to …

The increasing onset of multidrug-resistant bacteria has propelled microbiology research
towards antimicrobial peptides as new possible antibiotics from natural sources …

Infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi are among the leading causes of
death worldwide. The emergence of drug-resistance mechanisms, especially among …