The proline-rich peptide Bac7(1-35) reduces mortality from <it>Salmonella typhimurium </it>in a mouse model of infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bac7 is a proline-rich peptide with a potent <it>in vitro </it>antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative bacteria. Here we investigated its activity in biological fluids and <it>in vivo </it>using a mouse m...

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Main Authors: Benincasa Monica, Pelillo Chiara, Zorzet Sonia, Garrovo Chiara, Biffi Stefania, Gennaro Renato, Scocchi Marco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/10/178