Journal of applied microbiologyMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusMicrobial Sensitivity TestsBiofilmsAnti-Bacterial AgentsWasp Venoms
Antimicrobial and anti-virulence activities of Mastoparan C and its derivatives against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Thi-Phuong Nguyen, Hai Bui Thi Phuong, Binh Nguyen Thi Thanh, Ho Ta Giap, Huy Luong Xuan, Le Minh Bui
Published: 202510.1093/jambio/lxaf254
Abstract
AIMS: We aimed to quantify the antibacterial potency (MIC, MBC) of a wasp venom-derived antimicrobial peptide, Mastoparan C (MPC), and its alanine to lysine analogues against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA); elucidate their mechani…
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