Microbial Metabolite Inspired β-Peptide Polymers Displaying Potent and Selective Antifungal Activity.
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202104871
Abstract: Potent and selective antifungal agents are urgently needed due to the quick increase of serious invasive fungal infections and the limited antifungal drugs available. Microbial metabolites have been a rich source of antimicrobial agents and… read more here.
Keywords: potent selective; antifungal activity; pdap; selective antifungal ... See more keywords
The selective antifungal activity of Drosophila melanogaster metchnikowin reflects the species-dependent inhibition of succinate–coenzyme Q reductase
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-08407-x
Abstract: Insect-derived antifungal peptides have a significant economic potential, particularly for the engineering of pathogen-resistant crops. However, the nonspecific antifungal activity of such peptides could result in detrimental effects against beneficial fungi, whose interactions with plants… read more here.
Keywords: selective antifungal; coenzyme reductase; succinate coenzyme; drosophila melanogaster ... See more keywords