Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Peptide KN-17

Peri-implantitis, an infectious disease originating from dental biofilm that forms around dental implants, which causes the loss of both osseointegration and bone tissue. KN-17, a truncated cecropin B peptide, demonstrated efficacy against certain bacterial strains associated with peri-implantitis....

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Main Authors: Qian Zhang, Shuipeng Yu, Meilin Hu, Zhiyang Liu, Pei Yu, Changyi Li, Xi Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/11/2114