Cationic amphiphilic peptide: A nature-inspired synthetic antimicrobial peptide.
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DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202000301
Abstract: Antimicrobial peptides are ubiquitous in the multicellular organism and have served as defensive weapons for their successful evolution and throughout their life cycle. These peptides are short cationic amphiphilic polypeptide fewer than 50 amino acids… read more here.
Keywords: peptide; cationic amphiphilic; nature inspired; antimicrobial peptide ... See more keywords
A Polycation Antimicrobial Peptide Mimic without Resistance Buildup against Propionibacterium Acnes.
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DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201700090
Abstract: A preliminary study is reported for a polycation antimicrobial peptide (AMP) mimic against Propionibacterium acnes, which is associated with acne vulgaris, a common skin condition. Antibiotics are commonly used against P. acnes but buildup of… read more here.
Keywords: buildup; propionibacterium acnes; polycation antimicrobial; antimicrobial peptide ... See more keywords
Hydrogel Complex Containing the Antimicrobial Peptide HX-12C Accelerates Healing of Infected Wounds.
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DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200514
Abstract: Bacterial infections of the wound surface can be painful for patients, and traditional dressings do not effectively address this problem. In this study, we prepared an antimicrobial wound dressing using a novel antimicrobial peptide, HX-12C.… read more here.
Keywords: healing infected; infected wounds; antimicrobial peptide; containing antimicrobial ... See more keywords
Self-adhesive Hyaluronic Acid/Antimicrobial Peptide Composite Hydrogel with Antioxidant Capability and Photothermal Activity for Infected Wound Healing.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200176
Abstract: Bacterial infection can delay wound healing, causing wounds to deteriorate and even threatening the patient's life. Recently, although many composite hydrogels as wound dressing have been developed, it is still highly desired to construct photothermal… read more here.
Keywords: wound healing; infected wound; composite hydrogel; antimicrobial peptide ... See more keywords
The evolution of the antimicrobial peptide database over 18 years: Milestones and new features
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DOI: 10.1002/pro.4185
Abstract: The antimicrobial peptide database (APD) has served the antimicrobial peptide field for 18 years. Because it is widely used in research and education, this article documents database milestones and key events that have transformed it into… read more here.
Keywords: evolution antimicrobial; database; antimicrobial peptide; database years ... See more keywords
Design, expression, and characterization of the hybrid antimicrobial peptide T‐catesbeianin‐1 based on FyuA
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DOI: 10.1002/psc.3059
Abstract: The overuse of antibiotics has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic‐resistant bacteria, which presents an urgent need for new antimicrobial agents. At present, antimicrobial peptides have attracted a great deal of attention from researchers. However,… read more here.
Keywords: peptide; peptide catesbeianin; design expression; hybrid antimicrobial ... See more keywords
NMR model structure of the antimicrobial peptide maximin 3
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DOI: 10.1007/s00249-019-01346-7
Abstract: Maximin 3 is a 27-residue-long cationic antimicrobial peptide found in the skin secretion and brain of the Chinese red-belly toad Bombina maxima. The peptide is of biological interest as it possesses anti-HIV activity, not found… read more here.
Keywords: model structure; peptide; nmr model; antimicrobial peptide ... See more keywords
Prediction and characterization of a novel hemocyanin-derived antimicrobial peptide from shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei
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DOI: 10.1007/s00726-018-2575-x
Abstract: Hemocyanin, the multifunctional glycoprotein in the hemolymph of invertebrates, can generate various antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). Given the rising interest in the use of natural therapeutic agents such as AMPs, alternative and more efficient methods for… read more here.
Keywords: peptide; litopenaeus vannamei; antibacterial activity; antimicrobial peptide ... See more keywords
Chloroplast Genetic Engineering of a Unicellular Green Alga Haematococcus pluvialis with Expression of an Antimicrobial Peptide
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DOI: 10.1007/s10126-020-09978-z
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to express an antimicrobial peptide in the chloroplast to further develop the plastid engineering of H. pluvialis. Homologous targeting of the 16S-trnI/trnA-23S region and four endogenous regulatory elements, including… read more here.
Keywords: engineering; pluvialis expression; peptide; chloroplast ... See more keywords
In Vitro Study of Antitumor Effect of Antimicrobial Peptide Tachyplesin I in Combination with Cisplatin
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DOI: 10.1007/s10517-018-4134-6
Abstract: We studied combined effect of β-hairpin antimicrobial peptide tachyplesin I and cytotoxic agent cisplatin on tumor and normal human cell lines. MTT assay and flow cytometry showed that tachyplesin I selectively sensitized cancer cells to… read more here.
Keywords: tachyplesin; cisplatin; peptide tachyplesin; effect ... See more keywords
Optimization of the Endotoxin Removal Performance of Solid-Phase Conjugated S3E3 Antimicrobial Peptide Using Response Surface Methodology
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DOI: 10.1007/s10989-021-10230-y
Abstract: S3E3 is a new variant of S3 antimicrobial peptide (AMP) derived from factor C of horseshoe hemolymph and features a high binding affinity for endotoxin. In this research, site-specific conjugated S3E3 AMP onto Sepharose 6%… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; endotoxin removal; solid phase; antimicrobial peptide ... See more keywords