Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Antimicrobial peptides"
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An in vitro evaluation of the antibacterial and anticancer properties of the antimicrobial peptide nisin Z
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The rise in antibiotic resistance and the lack of the development of new antibiotics poses a considerable threat to human health. This is especially of concern in individuals who are immune-compromised (due to immunosuppressive ... -
Ion selectivity and membrane potential effects of two scorpion pore-forming peptides
(North-West University, 2005)Parabutoporin (PP) and opistoporin 1 (OP1) are cation, a-helical antimicrobial peptides isolated from the southern African scorpion species, Parabuthus schlechteri and Opistophthalmus carinatus, respectively. Along with ... -
Mechanism of in vitro cytotoxicity of antimicrobial peptides in combination with stabilizing excipients
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Emerging antibiotic resistance poses a critical public health threat, particularly the alarming increase of resistant bacteria commonly associated with gastrointestinal (GI) infections. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are a ...