Bacterial infections caused by 'superbugs' are increasing globally, and conventional
antibiotics are becoming less effective against these bacteria, such that we risk entering a …

Activated neutrophils release neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in response to a variety of
stimuli. NETosis is driven by protein-arginine deiminase type 4, with the release of …

Host defence peptides (HDPs) are integral components of innate immunity across all living
organisms. These peptides can exert direct antibacterial effects, targeting planktonic cells …

Staphylococcus aureus is a formidable pathogen capable of causing infections in different
sites of the body in a variety of vertebrate animals, including humans and livestock. A major …

Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterial commensal of the human nares and skin, is a frequent
cause of soft tissue and bloodstream infections. A hallmark of staphylococcal infections is …

Defensins are a family of cationic antimicrobial peptides active against a broad range of
infectious microbes including bacteria, viruses and fungi, playing important roles as innate …

Defensins are a major family of host defense peptides expressed predominantly in
neutrophils and epithelial cells. Their broad antimicrobial activities and multifaceted …

Resveratrol is a polyphenol that has been shown to possess many applications in different
fields of medicine. This systematic review has drawn attention to the axis between …

Phagocytosis is a fundamental process of cells to capture and ingest foreign particles. Small
unicellular organisms such as free-living amoeba use this process to acquire food. In …

Invasive Staphylococcus aureus infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in
both hospital and community settings, especially with the widespread emergence of virulent …