The characteristics and roles of antimicrobial peptides as potential treatment for antibiotic-resistant pathogens : a review

Zainal Baharin, Nurul Hana and Khairil Mokhtar, Nur Fadhilah and Mohd Desa, Mohd Nasir and Gopalsamy, Banulata and Mohd Zaki, Nor Nadiha and Yuswan, Mohd Hafis and Muthanna, AbdulRahman and Dzaraly, Nurul Diana and Abbasiliasi, Sahar and Mohd Hashim, Amalia and Abdullah Sani, Muhamad Shirwan and Mustafa, Shuhaimi (2021) The characteristics and roles of antimicrobial peptides as potential treatment for antibiotic-resistant pathogens : a review. PeerJ. ISSN 2167-8359

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Abstract

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become a significant and everincreasing threat to global public health, increasing both morbidity and mortality rates, and the financial burden on health services. Infection by drug-resistant bacteria is anticipated to contribute to the demise of almost 10 million people by the year 2050 unless a competent and effective response is devised to engage with this issue. The emergence and spread of resistance are commonly caused by the excessive or inappropriate use of antibiotics and substandard pharmaceuticals. It arises when pathogens adapt to different conditions and develop self-defence mechanisms. Currently, novel antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been reported to be the sole cure for some clinical cases of infectious diseases such as sepsis and skin infections, although these agents may, on occasion, require administration together with an adjunctive low-dose antibiotic. Although AMPs are a promising alternative form of anti-microbial therapy and easily applied in the medical sector, they still have limitations that should not be taken lightly. Hence, this review explores the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of AMPs for their potential in treating antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

Item Type:	Article (Review)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Antibiotic resistance, Antimicrobial peptides, AMPs, Bacteriocins, Bacterial resistance, Mechanisms of action, Naturally Occurring AMPs, Synthetic AMPs
Subjects:	Q Science > QR Microbiology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART)
Depositing User:	Muhamad Shirwan Abdullah Sani
Date Deposited:	15 Dec 2021 16:22
Last Modified:	05 Jan 2022 16:14
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/94794

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