Study of the Antimicrobial Activity of the Human Peptide SQQ30 against Pathogenic Bacteria

• Main Authors: Michela Di Napoli (Author), Giusy Castagliuolo (Author), Sara Pio (Author), Ilaria Di Nardo (Author), Teresa Russo (Author), Dario Antonini (Author), Eugenio Notomista (Author), Mario Varcamonti (Author), Anna Zanfardino (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Given the continuous increase in antibiotic resistance, research has been driven towards the isolation of new antimicrobial molecules. Short, charged, and very hydrophobic antimicrobial peptides have a direct action against biological membranes, which are less prone to developing resistance. Using a...