Cathelicidins are short cationic peptides that are part of the innate immune system. At first,
these peptides were studied mostly for their direct antimicrobial killing capacity, but …

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), also referred to as endotoxin, is the major component of Gram-
negative bacteria's outer cell wall. It is one of the main types of pathogen-associated …

Antibiotic resistance constitutes a global threat and could lead to a future pandemic. One
strategy is to develop a new generation of antimicrobials. Naturally occurring antimicrobial …

Due to growing antimicrobial resistance to antibiotics, novel methods of treatment of infected
wounds are being searched for. The aim of this research was to develop a composite wound …

COVID-19 is characterized by hyperactivation by inflammatory cytokines and recruitment of
macrophages, neutrophils, and other immune cells, all hallmarks of a strong inflammatory …

At present, much attention is paid to the use of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) of natural and
artificial origin to combat pathogens. AMPs have several points that determine their …

The human gut microbiome, composed of trillions of microorganisms, plays an essential role
in human health. Many factors shape gut microbiome composition over the life span …

Innate immunity of the mucosal surfaces provides the first-line defense from invading
pathogens and pollutants conferring protection from the external environment. Innate …

One of defense mechanisms of the human immune system to counteract infection by the
opportunistic fungal pathogen Candida albicans is the recruitment of neutrophils to the site …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent dementia in the world. Its cause (s) are
presently largely unknown. The most common explanation for AD, now, is the amyloid …