Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are an integral part of the innate immune system that protect
a host from invading pathogenic bacteria. To help overcome the problem of antimicrobial …

Life-threatening infectious diseases are on their way to cause a worldwide crisis, as treating
them effectively is becoming increasingly difficult due to the emergence of antibiotic resistant …

The amyloid-β peptide (Aβ) is a key protein in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology. We
previously reported in vitro evidence suggesting that Aβ is an antimicrobial peptide. We …

Peptide-based supramolecular assemblies are a promising class of nanomaterials with
important biomedical applications, specifically in drug delivery and tissue regeneration …

Amyloid peptides (AMYs) and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are considered as the two
distinct families of peptides, characterized by their unique sequences, structures, biological …

The characteristic maximum lifespan varies enormously across animal species from a few
hours to hundreds of years. This argues that maximum lifespan, and the ageing process that …

The emergence of new pathogens and multidrug resistant bacteria is an important public
health issue that requires the development of novel classes of antibiotics. Antimicrobial …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common, age-dependent neurodegenerative disorder.
While AD has been intensively studied from different aspects, there is no effective cure for …

The presence of the cellular prion protein (PrP C) on the cell surface is critical for the
neurotoxicity of prions. Although several biological activities have been attributed to PrP C, a …

Biological efficiency of existing antimicrobial agents is still inadequate to ensure optimal
therapeutic index. Developing biocompatible advanced functional materials with …