Mutation-driven evolution of antibacterial function in an ancestral antifungal scaffold: Significance for peptide engineering
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1053078
Abstract: Mutation-driven evolution of novel function on an old gene has been documented in many development- and adaptive immunity-related genes but is poorly understood in immune effector molecules. Drosomycin-type antifungal peptides (DTAFPs) are a family of… read more here.
Keywords: function; antibacterial function; driven evolution; mutation driven ... See more keywords
Fabrication of Nanostructured Polycaprolactone (PCL) Film Using a Thermal Imprinting Technique and Assessment of Antibacterial Function for Its Application
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14245527
Abstract: In the use of the medical devices, it is essential to prevent the attachment of bacteria to the device surface or to kill the attached bacteria. To kill bacteria, many researchers have used antibiotics or… read more here.
Keywords: antibacterial function; thermal imprinting; polycaprolactone pcl; film ... See more keywords