Diabetes mellitus is an increasingly prevalent chronic metabolic disease characterized by
prolonged hyperglycemia that leads to long-term health consequences. It is estimated that …

Our skin is the largest organ of the body, serving as an important barrier against the harsh
extrinsic environment. Alongside preventing desiccation, chemical damage and …

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) remains the leading cause of the end-stage renal disease
and is a major burden on the healthcare system. The current understanding of the …

Vampire bats are the only mammals that feed exclusively on blood. To uncover genomic
changes associated with this dietary adaptation, we generated a haplotype-resolved …

Second-and third-line treatments of patients with antibiotic-resistant infections can have
serious side effects, such as organ failure with prolonged care and recovery. As clinical …

Cutaneous manifestations affect most patients with diabetes mellitus, clinically presenting
with numerous dermatologic diseases from xerosis to diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Skin …

The purpose of this review is to provide verified data on the current knowledge acquired
from preclinical and clinical studies regarding topically used antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), which are natural antibiotics, protect against pathogens
invading the urinary tract. RNase 7 with antimicrobial properties has rapid and powerful …

Impaired keratinocyte functions are major factors that are responsible for delayed diabetic
wound healing. In addition to its antimicrobial activity, the antimicrobial peptide derived from …

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death by a single infectious agent, Mycobacterium
tuberculosis (Mtb). Alveolar macrophages and respiratory epithelial cells are the first cells …