Antimicrobial activity of Epsilon-Poly-l-lysine against phytopathogenic bacteria

Abstract Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are components of immune defense in many organisms, including plants. They combat pathogens due to their antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties, and are considered potential therapeutic agents. An example of AMP is Epsilon-Poly-l-lysine (EPL), a pol...

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Main Authors: Bárbara Rodrigues, Tâmara P. Morais, Paulo A. Zaini, Cássio S. Campos, Hebréia O. Almeida-Souza, Abhaya M. Dandekar, Rafael Nascimento, Luiz R. Goulart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2020-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-68262-1