Antibacterial activity of the antimicrobial peptide PMAP-36 in combination with tetracycline against porcine extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli in vitro and in vivo

Abstract The increase in the emergence of antimicrobial resistance has led to great challenges in controlling porcine extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) infections. Combinations of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and antibiotics can synergistically improve antimicrobial efficacy and r...

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Main Authors: Qi Tao, Yi Lu, Qian Liu, Runqiu Chen, Yating Xu, Gang Li, Xiaoxiang Hu, Chao Ye, Lianci Peng, Rendong Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-024-01295-w