Antimicrobial Peptides: Classification, Mechanisms Of Action, Targets And Resistance

DiscussionAntimicrobial peptides are an essential component of the host innate immune system and are called host defense peptides. It consist of a number of amino acids ranging from five to more than hundred and as a result they can be termed as oligopeptides. These are proteins of low molecular weight having a broad spectrum of antimicrobial properties against various pathogenic microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses (Guil…