Cancer is one of the most fatal threatens to human health throughout the world. The major
challenges in the control and eradication of cancers are the continuous emergency of drug …

Peptides are important biological molecular entities in biomedical research. They can be
prepared in a large variety of shapes, with a host of chemical functions, and tailored for …

Short antimicrobial peptides rich in arginine (R) and tryptophan (W) interact with
membranes. To learn how this interaction leads to bacterial death, we characterized the …

Allicin (diallyl thiosulfinate) from garlic is a highly potent natural antimicrobial substance. It
inhibits growth of a variety of microorganisms, among them antibiotic-resistant strains …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are ubiquitous host defense peptides characterized by their
antibiotic activity and lower propensity for developing resistance compared to classic …

Conspectus Resistance of pathogenic bacteria against currently marketed antibiotics is
again increasing. To meet the societal need for effective cures, scientists are faced with the …

Biofouling is a critical concern in reverse osmosis as it significantly deteriorates the efficacy
of the treatment processes. A biofouling assessment technique offers an insight into the …

Two hetero-tri-organometallic compounds with potent activity against Gram-positive bacteria
including multi-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) were identified. The compounds …

Trp is unique among the amino acids since it is involved in many different types of
noncovalent interactions such as electrostatic and hydrophobic ones, but also in π-π, π …

Overuse and misuse of antibacterial drugs has resulted in bacteria resistance and in an
increase in mortality rates due to bacterial infections. Therefore, there is an imperative …