Background Bioactive peptides have been studied in several sources due to their valuable
potential in pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries. Algae, mussels and fish are …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) attracted attention as potential source of novel antimicrobials.
Multi-drug resistant (MDR) infections have emerged as a global threat to public health in …

In recent years, the antibiotic resistance of pathogenic bacteria has become an increasing
public health threat. Finding alternatives to antibiotics may be an effective solution to the …

There is increasing demand from consumers for healthier and more sustainable foods. The
marine biosphere is a rich source of health-promoting substances like bioactive peptides …

Background Bioactivity and self-assembly are two important properties of peptides. Over the
past several decades, rapid advances have been made in the application of bioactive …

Biofouling is the undesirable attachment of organisms and their by-products on surfaces. It
has become a severe problem in the industries that utilize devices and facilities in the …

An assemblage nexus of microorganisms enclosed in a composite extracellular polymeric
matrix is called as a biofilm. The main factor causing biological fouling, or biofouling, is …

Biological molecules in nutraceuticals and functional foods have proven physiological
properties to treat human chronic diseases. These molecules contribute to applications in …

Numerous epithelial cells and sometimes leukocytes release AMPs as their first line of
defense. AMPs encompass cationic histatins, defensins, and cathelicidin to encounter oral …

Background Current approaches used to overcome microbial infections are becoming
inefficient due to the overuse or misuse of antibiotics. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are one …