The term 'antimicrobial peptides' refers to a large number of peptides first characterized on
the basis of their antibiotic and antifungal activities. In addition to their role as endogenous …

Antimicrobial peptides are present in all walks of life, from plants to animals, and they are
considered to be endogenous antibiotics. In general, antimicrobial peptides are …

Antimicrobial peptides are cationic molecules, which participate in multiple aspects of the
immune response including the control of inflammatory diseases, characteristic that make …

Within the last decade, several peptides have been discovered on the basis of their ability to
inhibit the growth of potential microbial pathogens. These so-called antimicrobial peptides …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are evolutionarily conserved molecules involved in the
defense mechanisms of a wide range of organisms. Produced in bacteria, insects, plants …

Antimicrobial peptides are diverse and evolutionarily ancient molecules produced by all
living organisms. Peptides belonging to the cathelicidin and defensin gene families exhibit …

Antimicrobial peptides/proteins are ancient and naturallyoccurring antibiotics in innate
immune responses in a variety of organisms. Additionally, these peptides have been …

Antimicrobial peptides are effector molecules of innate immunity that provide a first line of
defense against pathogens. In mammals, they are stored in granules of leukocytes and are …

The skin is positioned at the interface between an organism's internal milieu and an external
environment characterized by constant assault with potential microbial pathogens. While the …

ABSTRACT A cutaneous barrier defends the body against invading pathogenic
microorganisms due to both innate and adaptive immunity. The innate immune system …