The Potential of Antimicrobial Peptides as Biocides

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Garry Laverty²  Sean P. Gorman¹ 

[1] Biomaterials Research Group, School of Pharmacy, Queens University of Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK; E-Mails:;Ward Biotech Ltd., Glasdrummann, Milltown, Monaghan, Ireland

关键词: antimicrobial;    peptides;    biocides;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijms12106566

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Antimicrobial peptides constitute a diverse class of naturally occurring antimicrobial molecules which have activity against a wide range of pathogenic microorganisms. Antimicrobial peptides are exciting leads in the development of novel biocidal agents at a time when classical antibiotics are under intense pressure from emerging resistance, and the global industry in antibiotic research and development stagnates. This review will examine the potential of antimicrobial peptides, both natural and synthetic, as novel biocidal agents in the battle against multi-drug resistant pathogen infections.

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