Future applications of cyclic antimicrobial peptides in drug delivery
Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Cyclic
antimicrobial
peptides
(CAMPs)
are
gaining
attention
as
promising
candidates
in
advanced
drug
delivery
systems
due
to
their
structural
stability,
resistance
proteolytic
degradation,
and
versatile
therapeutic
potential.
Their
unique
properties
enable
applications
that
extend
beyond
combating
multidrug-resistant
(MDR)
pathogens.
amphipathic
cell-penetrating
allow
them
efficiently
transport
drugs
across
cellular
membranes.
This
review
explores
the
advantages
mechanisms
of
action
CAMPs,
emphasizing
role
delivery.
The
literature
analysis
(2010-2024)
from
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science
highlights
developments
CAMP-conjugated
therapies,
liposomal
formulations,
encapsulation
systems.
also
examines
potency,
properties,
integration
into
nanocarrier
technologies
enhance
bioavailability,
precision
targeting.
Challenges
such
toxicity,
scalability,
cost
discussed.
CAMPs
have
potential
revolutionize
through
robustness
multifunctionality,
particularly
medicine.
Future
advancements
peptide
engineering,
nanotechnology,
AI-driven
design
expected
CAMPs'
specificity,
reduce
broaden
applications,
including
oncology
gene
therapy,
paving
way
for
next-generation
therapeutics.
Language: Английский
Mechanisms, therapeutic strategies, and emerging therapeutic alternatives for carbapenem resistance in Gram-negative bacteria
Fatima Mourabiti,
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Fatimazahra Jouga,
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Souraya Sakoui
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et al.
Archives of Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
207(3)
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Language: Английский
High prevalence of plasmid-mediated Fosfomycin resistance in waterfowl-derived Escherichia coli strains: insights into genetic context and transmission dynamics in China
Shaqiu Zhang,
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Jing Yang,
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Qian Yang
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et al.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 21, 2025
Fosfomycin
(FOS)
is
a
critical
antibiotic
for
treating
multi-drug
resistant
(MDR)
Enterobacteriaceae
infections,
but
its
effectiveness
jeopardized
by
the
dissemination
of
plasmids
encoding
enzymes
that
modify
FOS.
Despite
prohibition
on
use
in
animal
breeding
China,
100
strains
Escherichia
coli
(
E.
)
exhibiting
high
resistance
to
FOS
(MIC≥512
mg/L)
were
isolated
from
samples
waterfowl
origin
collected
Hainan,
Sichuan,
and
Anhui.
These
commonly
carried
fos
A
3
(88/100,
88.0%).
In
addition,
21
other
antimicrobial
genes
(ARGs)
detected
these
strains,
with
positivity
rates
tet
A,
aphA1
,
sul2
folR
qnrS
bla
CTX-M
.
It
noteworthy
there
was
significant
positive
correlation
between
A3
(OR
=
15.162,
95%
CI:
1.875–122.635).
The
results
pulsed-field
gel
electrophoresis
(PFGE)
demonstrated
existence
multiple
dispersed
clonal
clusters.
Multilocus
sequence
typing
(MLST)
analysis
identified
45
ST
types,
ST48
ST10
representing
most
dominant
clones.
conjugation
experiments,
53
A-like
transconjugants
obtained
measurable
frequency,
which
strongly
may
mainly
locate
different
types
possessing
an
efficient
transmission
ability.
Whole
genome
sequencing
(WGS)
further
showed
co-localized
degree
similarity
genetic
structure.
Of
particular
interest
observation
frequently
accompanied
IS
26
either
side
gene.
This
structure
play
pivotal
role
horizontal
transfer
A3.
study
revealed
alarming
prevalence
delved
deeply
into
characteristics
mechanisms
discovery
plasmid-mediated,
transmissible
poses
threat
“One
Health”.
There’s
urgent
need
thorough
monitoring
control
measures
against
resistance.
Language: Английский
Highly antibacterial and biocompatible polylysine-modified silk fibroin for potential food preservation and biomedical applications
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 143130 - 143130
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Antimicrobial Peptide Delivery Systems as Promising Tools Against Resistant Bacterial Infections
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 1042 - 1042
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
The
extensive
use
of
antibiotics
during
recent
years
has
led
to
antimicrobial
resistance
development,
a
significant
threat
global
public
health.
It
is
estimated
that
around
1.27
million
people
died
worldwide
in
2019
due
infectious
diseases
caused
by
antibiotic-resistant
microorganisms,
according
the
WHO.
700,000
die
each
year
worldwide,
which
expected
rise
10
2050.
Therefore,
new
and
efficient
antimicrobials
against
resistant
pathogenic
bacteria
are
urgently
needed.
Antimicrobial
peptides
(AMPs)
present
broad
spectrum
antibacterial
effects
considered
potential
tools
for
developing
novel
therapies
combat
infections.
However,
their
clinical
application
currently
limited
instability,
low
selectivity,
toxicity,
bioavailability,
resulting
narrow
therapeutic
window.
Here
we
describe
an
overview
AMPs
bacterial
infections
through
nanoformulation.
evaluates
metal,
polymeric,
lipid
AMP
delivery
systems
as
promising
treatment
infections,
offering
solution
aforementioned
limitations.
Language: Английский