Behind the Curtain: In Silico and In Vitro Experiments Brought to Light New Insights into the Anticryptococcal Action of Synthetic Peptides

• Main Authors: Tawanny K. B. Aguiar (Author), Nilton A. S. Neto (Author), Romério R. S. Silva (Author), Cleverson D. T. Freitas (Author), Felipe P. Mesquita (Author), Luciana M. R. Alencar (Author), Ralph Santos-Oliveira (Author), Gustavo H. Goldman (Author), Pedro F. N. Souza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i> is the pathogen responsible for cryptococcal pneumonia and meningitis, mainly affecting patients with suppressed immune systems. We have previously revealed the mechanism of anticryptococcal action of synthetic antimicrobial peptides (SAMPs). In this study,...