Rapid rise of antimicrobial resistance against conventional antimicrobials, resurgence of
multidrug resistant microbes and the slowdown in the development of new classes of …

Melittin, the main venom component of the European Honeybee, is a cationic linear peptide-
amide of 26 amino acid residues with the sequence: GIGAVLKVLTTGLPALISWIKRKRQQ …

Antimicrobial proteins (AMPs) are widely distributed in nature. In higher eukaryotes, AMPs
provide the host with an important defence mechanism against invading pathogens. AMPs …

The global challenge to prevent fungal spoilage and mycotoxin contamination on food and
feed requires the development of new antifungal strategies. Antimicrobial peptides and …

Plant defensins are small cysteine-rich antimicrobial proteins. Their three-dimensional
structures are similar in that they consist of an α-helix and three anti-parallel β-strands …

Peptides and small proteins exhibiting antimicrobial activity have been isolated from many
organisms ranging from insects to humans, including plants. Their role in defense is …

Acquired drug resistance to mycotic infections is rapidly emerging as a major medical
problem. Opportunistic fungal infections create therapeutic challenges, particularly in high …

Background Green and blue mold decay, caused by Penicillium digitatum and P. italicum,
respectively, are important postharvest diseases of citrus. Biocontrol by microbes is an …

The study of biofilms has skyrocketed in recent years due to increased awareness of the
pervasiveness and impact of biofilms. It costs the USA literally billions of dollars every year …

Advances in the number and type of available biomaterials have improved medical devices
such as catheters, stents, pacemakers, prosthetic joints, and orthopedic devices. The …