Mechanisms of action for antimicrobial peptides with antibacterial and antibiofilm functions
N Raheem, SK Straus - Frontiers in microbiology, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The antibiotic crisis has led to a pressing need for alternatives such as antimicrobial
peptides (AMPs). Recent work has shown that these molecules have great potential not only …
peptides (AMPs). Recent work has shown that these molecules have great potential not only …
Antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and alternative therapeutic options
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a leading cause of nosocomial infections and is responsible
for∼ 10% of all hospital-acquired infections worldwide. It continues to pose a therapeutic …
for∼ 10% of all hospital-acquired infections worldwide. It continues to pose a therapeutic …
Ionic liquids: a pathway to environmental acceptability
M Petkovic, KR Seddon, LPN Rebelo… - Chemical Society …, 2011 - pubs.rsc.org
Ionic liquids were initially proposed as replacements for conventional organic solvents;
however, their chemistry has developed remarkably and offers unexpected opportunities in …
however, their chemistry has developed remarkably and offers unexpected opportunities in …
A review of fish-derived antioxidant and antimicrobial peptides: Their production, assessment, and applications
L Najafian, AS Babji - Peptides, 2012 - Elsevier
Fishes are rich sources of structurally diverse bioactive compounds. In recent years, much
attention has been paid to the existence of peptides with biological activities and proteins …
attention has been paid to the existence of peptides with biological activities and proteins …
Interaction of COP1 and UVR8 regulates UV‐B‐induced photomorphogenesis and stress acclimation in Arabidopsis
JJ Favory, A Stec, H Gruber, L Rizzini, A Oravecz… - The EMBO …, 2009 - embopress.org
The ultraviolet‐B (UV‐B) portion of the solar radiation functions as an environmental signal
for which plants have evolved specific and sensitive UV‐B perception systems. The UV‐B …
for which plants have evolved specific and sensitive UV‐B perception systems. The UV‐B …
Antibacterial activity of selected Malaysian honey
Background Antibacterial activity of honey is mainly dependent on a combination of its
peroxide activity and non-peroxide components. This study aims to investigate antibacterial …
peroxide activity and non-peroxide components. This study aims to investigate antibacterial …
Recent advances in food biopeptides: Production, biological functionalities and therapeutic applications
The growing momentum of several common life-style diseases such as myocardial
infarction, cardiovascular disorders, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, and atherosclerosis has …
infarction, cardiovascular disorders, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, and atherosclerosis has …
Chitosan/TiO2 composite membrane improves proliferation and survival of L929 fibroblast cells: Application in wound dressing and skin regeneration
The microbial infection and growth of fibroblasts are the critical factors for the effective
wound healing. The natural polymer-based dressing membranes may mimic extracellular …
wound healing. The natural polymer-based dressing membranes may mimic extracellular …
Characterization, preparation, and purification of marine bioactive peptides
X Wang, H Yu, R **ng, P Li - BioMed research international, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Marine bioactive peptides, as a source of unique bioactive compounds, are the focus of
current research. They exert various biological roles, some of the most crucial of which are …
current research. They exert various biological roles, some of the most crucial of which are …
Bioengineered nisin A derivatives with enhanced activity against both Gram positive and Gram negative pathogens
Nisin is a bacteriocin widely utilized in more than 50 countries as a safe and natural
antibacterial food preservative. It is the most extensively studied bacteriocin, having …
antibacterial food preservative. It is the most extensively studied bacteriocin, having …