Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) or host defense peptides protect the host against various
pathogens such as yeast, fungi, viruses and bacteria. AMPs also display immunomodulatory …

Staphylococcus aureus is a member of the human commensal microflora that exists,
apparently benignly, at multiple sites on the host. However, as an opportunist pathogen it …

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is an asymptomatic colonizer of 30% of all human
beings. While generally benign, antibiotic resistance contributes to the success of S. aureus …

Staphylococcus aureus has been an exceptionally successful pathogen, which is still
relevant in modern age-medicine due to its adaptability and tenacity. This bacterium may be …

Staphylococcus aureus is an eminent human pathogen that can colonize the human host
and cause severe life-threatening illnesses. This bacterium can reside in and infect a wide …

Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS) are skin commensal bacteria. Besides their role
in maintaining homeostasis, CoNS have emerged as major pathogens in nosocomial …

In the last century, life expectancy has increased considerably, thanks to the introduction of
antibiotics, hygiene and vaccines that have contributed to the cure and prevention of many …

Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogen that causes a variety of infections in humans.
Methicillin-resistant S. aureus, which is an antibiotic-resistant form, is responsible for …

Neutrophils, complement system and skin collectively represent the main elements of the
innate immune system, the first line of defense of the host against many common …

The viruses that infect bacteria, known as phages, are the most abundant biological entity on
earth. They play critical roles in controlling bacterial populations through phage-mediated …