Antimicrobial Peptides
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are short, naturally-occurring molecules produced by all living organisms to defend against invading pathogenic microbes. These peptides are effective agents of defending against both bacteria and fungi, and are effective against a wide range of infectious diseases. They have strong anti-bacterial effects, and can even reduce antibiotic resistance. AMPs can be incorporated into antibacterial products such as medical dressings and cosmetics, and are used in clinical trials and research in the hope of producing new treatments for bacterial infections. Their use as an alternative to antibiotics make AMPs an important part of research into the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections, as well as a useful tool in the development of new strategies for combating antimicrobial resistance.
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