Biologically active peptides have been attracting increasing attention, whether to improve
understanding of their mechanisms of action or in the search for new therapeutic drugs …

The syndecans are the major family of transmembrane proteoglycans, usually bearing
multiple heparan sulfate chains. They are present on virtually all nucleated cells of …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) represent a class of molecules synthesized by different
organisms as an ancient innate defense mechanism against different pathogens like …

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant clinical isolates and the decreased rate of
development of new antibiotics are a constant threat to human health. In this context, the …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are one of the elements of innate immunity that have a crucial
role in fighting infections. These molecules are produced by all kinds of cells and can …

Wasp stings have become an increasingly serious public health problem because of their
high incidence and mortality rates in various countries and regions. Mastoparan family …

In response to the growing problem of multidrug-resistant pathogenic microbes, much
attention is being paid to naturally occurring and synthetic antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) …

Antimicrobial peptides that act by disrupting bacterial membranes are attractive agents for
treating drug-resistant bacteria. This study investigates a membrane-disrupting peptide …

Ascending infection of microbes from the lower genital tract into the amniotic cavity
increases the risk of preterm birth, stillbirth, and newborn infections. Host defenses that are …

Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common and lethal malignant brain tumor. Because of
its complexity and heterogeneity, this tumor has become resistant to conventional therapies …