Regulation of the activity of an antimicrobial peptide by sterols or hopanoids: possible role in cell recognition
D. S. Alvares, M. R. Monti, J. Ruggiero Neto, N. Wilke
The paper investigates how diplopterol affects the activity of the antimicrobial peptide MP1 compared to cholesterol, showing differential membrane interactions and suggesting potential for targeting bacteria with hopanoid membranes.
bioRxiv · Jun 23, 2020 · PreprintBiophysics