Antimicrobial Peptides: A Promising Alternative to Conventional Antimicrobials for Combating Polymicrobial Biofilms

Abstract Polymicrobial biofilms adhere to surfaces and enhance pathogen resistance to conventional treatments, significantly contributing to chronic infections in the respiratory tract, oral cavity, chronic wounds, and on medical devices. This review examines antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) as a promi...

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Published in:	Advanced Science
Main Authors:	Cesar Augusto Roque‐Borda, Laura Maria Duran Gleriani Primo, Kaila Petronila Medina‐Alarcón, Isabella C. Campos, Camila de Fátima Nascimento, Mauro M. S. Saraiva, Angelo Berchieri Junior, Ana Marisa Fusco‐Almeida, Maria José Soares Mendes‐Giannini, João Perdigão, Fernando Rogério Pavan, Fernando Albericio
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2025-01-01
Subjects:	antimicrobial alternatives biofilms drug discovery polymicrobial interactions
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202410893