Dual-function antimicrobial-antibiofilm peptide hybrid to tackle biofilm-forming Staphylococcus epidermidis

• Main Authors: Mathira Wongchai (Author), Saharut Wongkaewkhiaw (Author), Sakawrat Kanthawong (Author), Sittiruk Roytrakul (Author), Ratchaneewan Aunpad (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Due to their resistance and difficulty in treatment, biofilm-associated infections are problematic among hospitalized patients globally and account for 60% of all bacterial infections in humans. Antibiofilm peptides have recently emerged as an alternative treatment since they can...