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Discovery of Novel Antimicrobial Peptides from Casein via Integrated In Silico and Experimental Approaches: Identification and Mechanistic Insights

Aug 2026 · International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics · Vol 32 · 0 citations · 44 references

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The antimicrobial mechanism of VRYL revealed that it exerts its antimicrobial activity by compromising the integrity of both the outer and inner bacterial membranes, and suggest that VRYL holds substantial promise for utilization in the food industry and as a natural antimicrobial agent.

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