Antimicrobial Peptide Interactions with Bacterial Membranes
Faculty Sponsor
Matthew Cremeens, Gonzaga University
Research Project Abstract
Antimicrobial peptides are considering as a possible new therapeutic option to combat increasing bacterial resistance to traditional drugs. They are considered an option due to their mode of action which requires interaction with bacterial membranes that leads to cell death. However, the previously proposed method of action for these peptides only involves interactions with lipid membranes. This study focuses on the binding interactions of peptides with peptidoglycan and lipids.
Session Number
RS15
Location
Weyerhaeuser 303
Abstract Number
RS15-a
Antimicrobial Peptide Interactions with Bacterial Membranes
Weyerhaeuser 303
Antimicrobial peptides are considering as a possible new therapeutic option to combat increasing bacterial resistance to traditional drugs. They are considered an option due to their mode of action which requires interaction with bacterial membranes that leads to cell death. However, the previously proposed method of action for these peptides only involves interactions with lipid membranes. This study focuses on the binding interactions of peptides with peptidoglycan and lipids.
