Advancements in peptide-based antimicrobials: A possible option for emerging drug-resistant infections

N Yadav, VS Chauhan - Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, multidrug-resistant pathogenic microorganisms (MDROs) have emerged as
a severe threat to human health, exhibiting robust resistance to traditional antibiotics. This …

Detection strategies of infectious diseases via peptide-based electrochemical biosensors

SB Hanoglu, D Harmanci, S Evran, S Timur - Bioelectrochemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Infectious diseases have threatened human life for as long as humankind has existed. One
of the most crucial aspects of fighting against these infections is diagnosis to prevent …

[HTML][HTML] Bioactive Peptides from Fermented Foods: Production Approaches, Sources, and Potential Health Benefits

L Peres Fabbri, A Cavallero, F Vidotto, M Gabriele - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Microbial fermentation is a well-known strategy for enhancing the nutraceutical attributes of
foods. Among the fermentation outcomes, bioactive peptides (BAPs), short chains of amino …

Isolation and Optimization of a Broad-Spectrum Synthetic Antimicrobial Peptide, Ap920-WI, from Arthrobacter sp. H5 for the Biological Control of Plant Diseases

L Zhao, MS Islam, P Song, L Zhu, W Dong - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are naturally occurring molecules found in various organisms
that can help to defend against invading microorganisms and reduce the likelihood of drug …

[HTML][HTML] Dhvar5-and MSI78-coated titanium are bactericidal against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, immunomodulatory and osteogenic

B Costa, J Coelho, V Silva, H Shahrour, NA Costa… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2025 - Elsevier
Infection is one of the major issues associated with the failure of orthopedic devices, mainly
due to implant bacterial colonization, biofilm formation, and associated antibiotic resistance …

Alloferon mitigates LPS-induced endometritis by attenuating the NLRP3/CASP1/IL-1β/IL-18 signaling cascade

S Chen, L Zhu, X Fang, C Appiah, Y Ji, Z Chen, S Qiao… - Inflammation, 2024 - Springer
Endometritis is an inflammatory reaction of the uterine lining that can lead to infertility.
Alloferon, a linear non-glycosylated oligopeptide, has been recognized for its potent anti …

Bioactive peptides and other immunomodulators of mushroom origin

B Drzewiecka, J Wessely-Szponder, M Świeca… - …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
For centuries, humans have used mushrooms as both food and pro-health supplements.
Mushrooms, especially those related to the functions of the human immune system, are rich …

[HTML][HTML] Identification of Multifunctional Putative Bioactive Peptides in the Insect Model Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus)

C Scieuzo, R Rinaldi, F Giglio, R Salvia, M Ali AlSaleh… - Biomolecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Innate immunity, the body's initial defense against bacteria, fungi, and viruses, heavily
depends on antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), which are small molecules produced by all living …

Immunomodulation in Non-traditional Therapies for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Management

S Subbarayudu, SKR Namasivayam, J Arockiaraj - Current Microbiology, 2024 - Springer
The rise of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a significant
challenge in clinical settings due to its ability to evade conventional antibiotic treatments …

In Vitro/Vivo Mechanisms of Antibacterial Peptide NZ2114 against Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Its Biofilms

S Zhang, N Yang, R Mao, Y Hao, D Teng, J Wang - Antibiotics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is an opportunistic pathogen commonly found in canines,
and has garnered escalating interest due to its potential for zoonotic transmission and …