Exploring pathological link between antimicrobial and amyloid peptides

Y Tang, Y Zhang, D Zhang, Y Liu, R Nussinov… - Chemical Society …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Amyloid peptides (AMYs) and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are considered as the two
distinct families of peptides, characterized by their unique sequences, structures, biological …

Tryptophan-and arginine-rich antimicrobial peptides: anti-infectives with great potential

SK Straus - Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Biomembranes, 2024 - Elsevier
With the increasing prevalence of multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria, there is a need to
design synthetic antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) that are effective and selective for bacteria …

Small proteins in Gram-positive bacteria

S Brantl, I Ul Haq - FEMS Microbiology Reviews, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Small proteins comprising less than 100 amino acids have been often ignored in bacterial
genome annotations. About 10 years ago, focused efforts started to investigate whole …

[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial Peptides Derived from Bacteria: Classification, Sources, and Mechanism of Action against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria

R Mihaylova-Garnizova, S Davidova… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are short, usually cationic peptides with an amphiphilic
structure, which allows them to easily bind and interact with the cellular membranes of …

Genomic insights into antimicrobial potential and optimization of fermentation conditions of pig-derived Bacillus subtilis BS21

D Wu, L Fu, Y Cao, N Dong, D Li - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Bacillus spp. have been widely used as probiotic supplements in animal feed as alternatives
to antibiotics. In the present study, we screened a Bacillus subtilis strain named BS21 from …

Increasing Application of Multifunctional Bacillus for Biocontrol of Pests and Diseases and Plant Growth Promotion: Lessons from Brazil.

NC Vasques, MA Nogueira, M Hungria - Agronomy, 2024 - search.ebscohost.com
The microbial genus Bacillus inhabits a diverse range of environments and is widespread
across all global biomes, with a significant presence in soil habitats. In agriculture, Bacillus …

[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial metabolites produced by the plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR): Bacillus and Pseudomonas

Y Wang, Y Pei, X Wang, X Dai, M Zhu - Advanced Agrochem, 2024 - Elsevier
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) such as Bacillus and Pseudomonas have
drawn broad attention and interest due to their agricultural benefits. One of the major …

Two Antimicrobial Peptides Derived from Bacillus and Their Properties

Y Zhang, Z Meng, S Li, T Liu, J Song, J Li, X Zhang - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Growth promotion and disease prevention are important strategies in the modern husbandry
industry, and for this reason, antibiotics are widely used as animal feed additives. However …

Comprehensive genomic analysis and evaluation of in vivo and in vitro safety of Heyndrickxia coagulans BC99

Y Wu, Z Wu, Y Gao, Y Fan, Y Dong, Y Zhang, Z Gai… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
This study aimed to evaluate the safety profile and beneficial effects of Heyndrickxia
coagulans strain BC99 (BC99) for potential use in functional foods and pharmaceuticals. We …

Bacillus-based biocontrol beyond chemical control in central Africa: the challenge of turning myth into reality

G Nihorimbere, V Korangi Alleluya… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Agricultural productivity in the Great Lakes Countries of Central Africa, including Burundi,
Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, is affected by a wide range of diseases …