Antimicrobial peptide LL-37 is bactericidal against Staphylococcus aureus biofilms.

Our current challenge in the management of prosthetic joint infection is the eradication of biofilms which has driven the need for improved antimicrobial agents and regimens. In this study, the antimicrobial peptide, LL-37, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were investigated for their antimicrobial e...

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Main Authors: Jason Kang, Matthew J Dietz, Bingyun Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0216676