The human body is a superorganism that harbors trillions of microbes, most of which inhabit
the gut. To colonize our bodies, these microbes have evolved strategies to regulate the …

Lactobacillus plantarum strains are noted for their presence in the human gastrointestinal
tract and are distinguished for their immunomodulatory actions and therapeutic applications …

The problem of antibiotic resistance has prompted researchers around the globe to search
for new antimicrobial agents. Antimicrobial proteins and peptides are naturally secreted by …

Intestinal inflammatory disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are associated
with increased pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion in the intestines. Furthermore, intestinal …

Antimicrobial peptides are part of the organism's defense system. They are multifunctional
molecules capable of modulating the host's immune system and recognizing molecules …

Phenol‐soluble modulins (PSMs) are a large family of cytolytic peptide toxins produced by
Staphylococcus aureus. Based on their amino acid sequences, we have constructed a small …

Increased antibiotic resistance poses a major limitation in tackling inflammatory bowel
disease and presents a large challenge for global health care. Antimicrobial peptides …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern, and as soon as new antibiotics are
introduced, resistance to those agents emerges. Therefore, there is an increased appetite for …

The emergence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) microbes leads to urgent demands for novel
antibiotics exploration. We demonstrated a cDNA from amphioxus Branchiostoma …

L. casei HZ1 was identified from Chinese traditional fermented milk, and angiotensin
converting enzyme inhibitory peptide was separated from its culture in our previous work …