Antimicrobial peptide synergies for fighting infectious diseases
JT Mhlongo, AY Waddad, F Albericio… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are essential elements of thehost defense system.
Characterized by heterogenous structures and broad‐spectrumaction, they are promising …
Characterized by heterogenous structures and broad‐spectrumaction, they are promising …
Natural products acting against S. aureus through membrane and cell wall disruption
G Kumar, K Engle - Natural Product Reports, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Covering: 2015 to 2022 Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is responsible for several
community and hospital-acquired infections with life-threatening complications such as …
community and hospital-acquired infections with life-threatening complications such as …
[HTML][HTML] Analyzing mechanisms of action of antimicrobial peptides on bacterial membranes requires multiple complimentary assays and different bacterial strains
X Wang, RAM van Beekveld, Y Xu, A Parmar… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2023 - Elsevier
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) commonly target bacterial membranes and show broad-
spectrum activity against microorganisms. In this research we used three AMPs (nisin …
spectrum activity against microorganisms. In this research we used three AMPs (nisin …
[HTML][HTML] Unlocking the microbial studies through computational approaches: how far have we reached?
The metagenomics approach accelerated the study of genetic information from uncultured
microbes and complex microbial communities. In silico research also facilitated an …
microbes and complex microbial communities. In silico research also facilitated an …
2D-MoS 2-supported copper peroxide nanodots with enhanced nanozyme activity: application in antibacterial activity
Peroxidase (POD)-like nanozymes are an upcoming class of new-generation antibiotics that
are efficient for broad-spectrum antibacterial action. The POD-like activity employs the …
are efficient for broad-spectrum antibacterial action. The POD-like activity employs the …
Cesin, a short natural variant of nisin, displays potent antimicrobial activity against major pathogens despite lacking two C-terminal macrocycles
Nisin is a widely used lantibiotic owing to its potent antimicrobial activity and its food-grade
status. Its mode of action includes cell wall synthesis inhibition and pore formation, which …
status. Its mode of action includes cell wall synthesis inhibition and pore formation, which …
Novel antimicrobial strategies to treat multi‐drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections
EJA Douglas, SW Wulandari, SD Lovell… - Microbial …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Antimicrobial resistance is a major obstacle for the treatment of infectious diseases and
currently represents one of the most significant threats to global health. Staphylococcus …
currently represents one of the most significant threats to global health. Staphylococcus …
Pepsin: An excellent proteolytic enzyme for the production of bioactive peptides
The production of bioactive peptides (BPs) usually involves the enzymatic hydrolysis stage
during which one or more proteases are used to break down the parental protein into shorter …
during which one or more proteases are used to break down the parental protein into shorter …
Challenges and advances in antimicrobial peptide development
KBS de Oliveira, ML Leite, VA Cunha, NB da Cunha… - Drug Discovery …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microbial resistance is a major concern for public health worldwide, mainly because of the
inappropriate use of antimicrobials. In this scenario, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have …
inappropriate use of antimicrobials. In this scenario, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have …
Antimicrobial peptide nanoparticle-based microneedle patches for the treatment of bacteria-infected wounds
B Wang, D Zhao, Y Li, X Zhou, Z Hui, X Lei… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2023 - ACS Publications
To avoid the production of drug resistance during the antibiotic treatment of wound infection,
the use of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) has been strongly developed. However, its …
the use of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) has been strongly developed. However, its …