Design, optimization, and nanotechnology of antimicrobial peptides: From exploration to applications

P Tan, H Fu, X Ma - Nano Today, 2021 - Elsevier
Antibiotic resistance caused by antibiotic abuse, especially the emergence of multi-drug
resistant bacteria, poses a serious threat to human health, and makes it imperative to find …

Plant antimicrobial peptides: structures, functions, and applications

J Li, S Hu, W Jian, C ** new antimicrobial agents has become an urgent task to address the increasing
prevalence of multidrug-resistant pathogens and the emergence of biofilms. Cationic …

How to combat gram-negative bacteria using antimicrobial peptides: a challenge or an unattainable goal?

A Barreto-Santamaría, G Arévalo-Pinzón, MA Patarroyo… - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) represent a promising and effective alternative for combating
pathogens, having some advantages compared to conventional antibiotics. However, AMPs …

Combating Escherichia coli O157:H7 with Functionalized Chickpea‐Derived Antimicrobial Peptides

Q He, Z Yang, Z Zou, M Qian, X Wang… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The rapid dissemination of antibiotic resistance accelerates the desire for new antibacterial
agents. Here, a class of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) is designed by modifying the …

Inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus using ultrasound in combination with thyme essential oil nanoemulsions and its synergistic mechanism

Q He, L Zhang, L Song, X Zhang, D Liu, Y Hu, M Guo - Lwt, 2021 - Elsevier
The present study investigated the antimicrobial effect and mechanism of ultrasound (US)
with thyme essential oil nanoemulsions (TEON) on the inactivation of Staphylococcus …

Characterization and Classification In Silico of Peptides with Dual Activity (Antimicrobial and Wound Healing)

M Trejos, Y Aristizabal, A Aragón-Muriel… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The growing challenge of chronic wounds and antibiotic resistance has spotlighted the
potential of dual-function peptides (antimicrobial and wound healing) as novel therapeutic …