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Exploring the biological properties and therapeutic potential of antimicrobial peptides
D’Este, Francesca
Skerlavaj, Barbara
Tomasinsig, Linda
Scarsini, Michele
Zanetti, Margherita
2014
Abstract
The researchers involved in the Trans2Care project at the Department of Medical and Biological Sciences of the University of Udine investigate the biological properties of the antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) of the immune system and their therapeutic potential for human and veterinary application. In addition to potent and broad-spectrum antimicrobial activities, some AMPs display anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects and hold promise as novel antiinfective agents combining antibiotic and immunostimulating properties. A detailed knowledge of their physicochemical, biological and pharmacological properties and of their impact on clinical settings is an important prerequisite to this end. The Trans2Care project offers an invaluable opportunity to share knowledge, technical expertise and laboratory facilities to achieve a better understanding of the biological features and therapeutic potential of AMPs.
Publisher
EUT Edizioni Università di Trieste
Source
Francesca D’Este, Barbara Skerlavaj, Linda Tomasinsig, Michele Scarsini, Margherita Zanetti, Exploring the biological properties and therapeutic potential of antimicrobial peptides, in Sabina Passamonti (ed.), The Partners and the Objectives of Trans2Care, an Italy-Slovenia cross-border network of science and healthcare institutions, EUT - Edizioni Università di Trieste, 2014, pp. 75-78
Languages
en
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