Characterization of Antimicrobial Peptides toward the Development of Novel Antibiotics

Antimicrobial agents have eradicated many infectious diseases and significantly improved our living environment. However, abuse of antimicrobial agents has accelerated the emergence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms, and there is an urgent need for novel antibiotics. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs...

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Main Authors: Wataru Aoki, Mitsuyoshi Ueda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-08-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/6/8/1055