Novel action of proline-rich antimicrobial peptides Api88, Api137, Onc72 and Onc112 against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli in ion-rich environments.
Namfon Pantarat, Daniel Knappe, Eric Charles Reynolds, Ralf Hoffmann, Neil Martin O’brien-simpson
This study examines how metal ion environments affect the antimicrobial activity of PrAMPs against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, revealing ion-dependent changes in their mode of action.
bioRxiv · May 9, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology