The growing emergence of antimicrobial resistance represents a global problem that not
only influences healthcare systems but also has grave implications for political and …

Helicobacter pylori is a pathogenic microorganism that mainly resides in the human stomach
and is the major cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer. Up to now, the …

Changes in mitochondrial membrane permeability are closely associated with mitochondria-
mediated apoptosis. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), which have been found to enter cells to …

A series of hybrid peptides were designed by connecting an antimicrobial peptide Ce (1–8)
with a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-targeting peptide Lf (28–34) via different linkers …

Biofilms are resistant to antibiotics and are a major source of persistent and recurring
infections by clinically important pathogens. Drugs used for biofilm-associated infections are …

Combining antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) with cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) has shown
promise in boosting antimicrobial potency, especially against Gram-negative bacteria. We …

Pine wilt disease is a devastating disease of pine caused by the pine wood nematode
(PWN) Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. Long-term use of chemical nematicides leads to the …

This study aimed to screen out antibacterial peptides derived from sesame (Sesamum
indicum L.) through in silico and in vitro methods. In silico proteolysis of sesame proteins …

One of the key mechanisms enabling bacterial cells to create biofilms and regulate crucial
life functions in a global and highly synchronized way is a bacterial communication system …

Cyclic Peptide Nanotubes (CPNTs) have emerged as compelling candidates for various
applications, particularly as nanochannels within lipid bilayers. In this study, the stability of …