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Polymeric Systems of Antimicrobial Peptides—Strategies and Potential Applications

Authors :
Ewa Olędzka
Ryszard Kozłowski
Cezary Dębek
Marcin Sobczak
Source :
Molecules, Vol 18, Iss 11, Pp 14122-14137 (2013)
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2013.

Abstract

The past decade has seen growing interest in the investigation of peptides with antimicrobial activity (AMPs). One approach utilized in infection control is incorporation of antimicrobial agents conjugated with the polymers. This review presents the recent developments on polymeric AMP carriers and their potential applications in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14203049
Volume :
18
Issue :
11
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Molecules
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.2082c2493e0c4dbfa9e1ff61ddcc0da9
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules181114122