Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are distributed across all kingdoms of life and are an
indispensable component of host defenses. They consist of predominantly short cationic …

Diet-induced metabolic endotoxemia is an important factor in the development of many
chronic diseases in animals and man. The gut epithelium is an efficient barrier that prevents …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), also known as host defense peptides (HDPs), are important
effector immune defense molecules in multicellular organisms. AMPs exert their …

The inappropriate use of antibiotics and an inadequate control of infections have led to the
emergence of resistant strains which represent a major threat to public health and the global …

Skin infections caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi are difficult to treat by conventional
topical administration because of poor drug penetration across the stratum corneum. This …

The wound healing process is usually susceptible to different bacterial infections due to the
complex physiological environment, which significantly impairs wound healing. The topical …

According to the latest report from the World Health Organization, an estimated 265,000
deaths still occur every year as a direct result of burn injuries. A widespread range of these …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are short peptidic molecules produced by most living
creatures. They help unicellular organisms to successfully compete for nutrients with other …

The rise in antimicrobial resistant bacteria threatens the current methods utilized to treat
bacterial infections. The development of novel therapeutic agents is crucial in avoiding a …

Delayed wound healing can cause significant issues for immobile and ageing individuals as
well as those living with co-morbid conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and …