A Review of Antimicrobial Peptides and Their Therapeutic Potential as Anti-Infective Drugs

Gordon, Y. Jerold; Romanowski, Eric G.; McDermott, Alison M.

doi:10.1080/02713680590968637

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A Review of Antimicrobial Peptides and Their Therapeutic Potential as Anti-Infective Drugs

YJY. Jerold Gordon EGEric G. Romanowski AMAlison M. McDermott

UPMC Health System · University of Pittsburgh · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Methods

Literature review.

Results

Despite numerous clinical trials, no modified AMP has obtained Food & Drug Administration approval yet for any topical or systemic medical indications.

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697

total citations

FWCI: 8.99
Percentile: 100%
References: 68

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Topics & keywords

Topics

Keywords

Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial peptides
Innate immune system
Immunity
Biology
Anti-Infective Agents
Drug
Immunology

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