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View article: Cyclization of Two Antimicrobial Peptides Improves Their Activity
Cyclization of Two Antimicrobial Peptides Improves Their Activity Open
One promising strategy to combat worldwide antimicrobial resistance involves using cyclic peptides as antibacterial agents. Cyclization of peptides can confer several advantages, including enhanced stability to proteolysis, decreased toxic…
View article: Quantifying Ionic Liquid Affinity and Its Effect on Phospholipid Membrane Structure and Dynamics
Quantifying Ionic Liquid Affinity and Its Effect on Phospholipid Membrane Structure and Dynamics Open
In this study, we examine the impact of imidazolium based ILs on the viscoelasticity, dynamics, and phase behavior of two model membrane systems, (i) lipid monolayers and (ii) unilamellar vesicles composed of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine…
View article: Role of Molecular Structure in Defining the Dynamical Landscape of Deep Eutectic Solvents at Nanoscale
Role of Molecular Structure in Defining the Dynamical Landscape of Deep Eutectic Solvents at Nanoscale Open
The molecular dynamics of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are complex, characterized by nanoscale spatial and temporal heterogeneity. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for tailoring transport properties like diffusion, viscosity and io…
View article: A magnetorheological study of an uncoated nanoparticle-dispersed magnetic ionic liquid
A magnetorheological study of an uncoated nanoparticle-dispersed magnetic ionic liquid Open
Magnetic ionic liquids are a new class of materials that embody intrinsic paramagnetic properties due to the presence of transition metals. Such liquids are suitable to disperse magnetic nanoparticles homogeneously.
View article: How Unnatural Amino Acids in Antimicrobial Peptides Change Interactions with Lipid Model Membranes
How Unnatural Amino Acids in Antimicrobial Peptides Change Interactions with Lipid Model Membranes Open
This study investigates the potential of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) as alternatives to combat antibiotic resistance, with a focus on two AMPs containing unnatural amino acids (UAAs), E2-53R (16 AAs) and LE-54R (14 AAs). In both peptides…
View article: Structural Reorganizations and Nanodomain Emergence in Lipid Membrane Driven by Ionic Liquids
Structural Reorganizations and Nanodomain Emergence in Lipid Membrane Driven by Ionic Liquids Open
The exceptional physicochemical properties and versatile biological activities of ionic liquids (ILs) have propelled their potential applications in various industries, including pharmaceuticals and green chemistry. However, their widespre…
View article: Correction to “Lung SPLUNC1 Peptide Derivatives in the Lipid Membrane Headgroup Kill Gram-Negative Planktonic and Biofilm Bacteria”
Correction to “Lung SPLUNC1 Peptide Derivatives in the Lipid Membrane Headgroup Kill Gram-Negative Planktonic and Biofilm Bacteria” Open
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ARTICLES ASAPAddition/CorrectionNEXTORIGINAL ARTICLEThis notice is a correctionCorrection to "Lung SPLUNC1 Peptide Derivatives in the Lipid Membrane Headgroup Kill Gram-Negative Planktonic and Biofilm Bacteria"Tanvi…
View article: Novel non-helical antimicrobial peptides insert into and fuse lipid model membranes
Novel non-helical antimicrobial peptides insert into and fuse lipid model membranes Open
This research addresses the growing menace of antibiotic resistance by exploring antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) as alternatives to conventional antibiotics.
View article: Lung SPLUNC1 Peptide Derivatives in the Lipid Membrane Headgroup Kill Gram-Negative Planktonic and Biofilm Bacteria
Lung SPLUNC1 Peptide Derivatives in the Lipid Membrane Headgroup Kill Gram-Negative Planktonic and Biofilm Bacteria Open
SPLUNC1 (short palate lung and nasal epithelial clone 1) is a multifunctional host defense protein found in human respiratory tract with antimicrobial properties. In this work, we compare the biological activities of four SPLUNC1 antimicro…
View article: Novel Helical Trp‐ and Arg‐Rich Antimicrobial Peptides Locate Near Membrane Surfaces and Rigidify Lipid Model Membranes
Novel Helical Trp‐ and Arg‐Rich Antimicrobial Peptides Locate Near Membrane Surfaces and Rigidify Lipid Model Membranes Open
Antibiotics are losing effectiveness as bacteria become resistant to conventional drugs. To find new alternatives, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are rationally designed with different lengths, charges, hydrophobicities ( H ), and hydrophob…