Bacterial infections caused by 'superbugs' are increasing globally, and conventional
antibiotics are becoming less effective against these bacteria, such that we risk entering a …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are distributed across all kingdoms of life and are an
indispensable component of host defenses. They consist of predominantly short cationic …

The macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the oral cavity is complex and unique in the
human body. Soft-tissue structures are in close interaction with mineralized bone, but also …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are short peptidic molecules produced by most living
creatures. They help unicellular organisms to successfully compete for nutrients with other …

Defensins are a family of cationic antimicrobial peptides active against a broad range of
infectious microbes including bacteria, viruses and fungi, playing important roles as innate …

Dental caries is a chronic infectious disease resulting from the penetration of oral bacteria
into the enamel and dentin. Microorganisms subsequently trigger inflammatory responses in …

Defensins are a major family of host defense peptides expressed predominantly in
neutrophils and epithelial cells. Their broad antimicrobial activities and multifaceted …

In recent years, the intestinal mucosa has proven to be an intriguing organ to study tissue
oxygenation. The highly vascularized lamina propria juxtaposed to an anaerobic lumen …

With the growing problem of the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the search for
alternative ways to combat bacterial infections is extremely urgent. While analyzing the effect …

Clinical treatment of chronic wounds, particularly those prone to relapse, has been
hampered by the regeneration, infection complications, and malignant transformation of …