Browsing Science (Faculty of) by Subject "antimicrobial peptide"
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Antimicrobial Peptide Daptomycin and its Inhibition by Pulmonary Surfactant: Biophysical Studies using Model Membrane Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-25)Daptomycin is a lipopeptide antibiotic that is clinically used to treat severe infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. It is highly potent against resistant strains of bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus ... -
Electrostatic Modification of Phospholipid and Lipopolysaccharide Membranes
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-23)Biological membranes are quasi two-dimensional self-assembled structure, primarily serving as a barrier to the leakage of cell’s contents. The main constituents of biological membrane are various amphiphilic lipids that ... -
PACAP Analogues with Potential Applications in Finfish Aquaculture
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-25)Global aquaculture industry has significant losses each year due to disease outbreaks, parasitic, viral, and bacterial infections. Common methods to treat fish infections include antibiotics, but prolonged use can lead to ...