The Potential Use of Natural and Structural Analogues of Antimicrobial Peptides in the Fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases

The Potential Use of Natural and Structural Analogues of Antimicrobial Peptides in the Fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases

Recently, research into the development of new antimicrobial agents has been driven by the increase in resistance to traditional antibiotics and Emerging Infectious Diseases. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are promising candidates as alternatives to current antibiotics in the treatment and prevention...

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Main Authors: Lewies Angélique, Wentzel Johannes Frederik, Jacobs Garmi, Du Plessis Lissinda Hester
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
antimicrobial peptides (AMPs)
neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)
malaria
parasites
antibacterial
antiviral
parasitic worms
innate immunity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/8/15392

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