Gut Microbes Shield Fly Larvae From Antimicrobial Triclosan’s Immune Damage
A new Drosophila study shows that gut bacteria blunt triclosan's damage to larval immune cells, and that germ-free larvae suffer ...
Tag: antimicrobial peptides
Shrimp Peptide Pmthymosin3 Emerges as a Candidate Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance
Researchers have cloned and computationally characterized a thymosin beta 3 peptide from black tiger shrimp, revealing structural and expression features ...
Engineered Fusion Protein Delivers Antimicrobial Peptides Only Where Dangerous Bacteria Strike
Researchers have engineered a fusion polypeptide that produces an LL-37-derived antimicrobial peptide cheaply in bacteria and releases it only when ...
Smart Nanocarriers Aim to Outsmart Drug-Resistant Pneumonia
A new review in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation details how targeted, stimuli-responsive, and immune-modulating nanocarriers could overcome lung barriers ...
Yeast Platform Turns Antimicrobial Peptides into Self-Assembling Nanoparticles
Researchers in Mexico have engineered the yeast Pichia pastoris to produce antimicrobial peptides fused to a self-assembling polypeptide, boosting yields ...
Synthetic Antimicrobial Mimic CSA-13 Shields Kidneys in Sepsis Model
New mouse research shows the synthetic antimicrobial peptide mimic CSA-13 restores kidney function markers, normalizes renal interleukin-6, and preserves tissue ...
New Antimicrobial Peptide Targets Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens
In recent years, the rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria has posed a significant challenge to global health systems. One study that ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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