In this study, resistance towards antimicrobial peptides developed rapidly in MRSA, but
resistance was mitigated by controlling the environment in which the cells are treated …

Staphylococcus epidermidis has emerged as the main causative agent for graft-related and
nosocomial infections. Rampant use of antibiotics and biofilm formed by the organism …

Antimicrobial peptides are part of the natural defense against infections in all phyla,
including humans. Antimicrobial peptides are considered to be promising alternatives to …

The therapeutic efficacy of two novel short antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory peptides (RR
and RRIKA) was evaluated in a mouse model of staphylococcal skin infection. RR (2%) and …

This is the published version of the bachelor thesis: Martín Vivas, Anna. Antimicrobial peptides :
an alternative to antibiotic Page 1 This is the published version of the bachelor thesis: Martín …

Staphylococcus aureus can cause localized infections such as abscesses and pneumonia,
as well as systemic infections such as bacteremia and sepsis. Especially, methicillin …

Mupirocin is the first-line topical antibacterial drug for treating skin infections caused
primarily by meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Its widespread use since its …

Antimicrobial peptides are widely found in the living organisms and are known to play a
critical role in the innate immunity. Numerous antimicrobial peptides from diverse species …

Antimicrobial peptide is derived from the pharyngeal tissues of the tunicate Styela clava. The
23-amino acid peptide is histidine-rich and amidated at the N-terminus. Peptide possesses …

In recent years methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus has posed a challenge in
treating skin and soft tissue infections. Finding new antimicrobial agents has therefore …