Synergistic Activity of Antimicrobial Peptides with Orthogonal Mechanisms of Action

N. Soboleva S. O. Pipiya A. I. Kalganova V. Doroshenko V. V. Starikova D. O. Koroev R. Gorodnichev E. Vodovozova I. V. Smirnov S. S. Terekhov

Sep 2026 · Russian journal of bioorganic chemistry · Vol 52 · 0 citations · 21 references

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This approach provides a robust framework for developing highly effective antimicrobial regimens based on peptide synergy and the sensitization of MDR pathogens, thereby expanding the therapeutic spectrum of clinically vital antibiotics against drug-resistant infections.

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