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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Combating Gram-negative infections: The role of antimicrobial peptides and nanotechnology in overcoming antibiotic resistance.

Carnero Canales CS, Marquez Cazorla JI, Marquez Cazorla RM, Sábio RM, Santos HA, Pavan FR.

Mater Today Bio · 2025

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Summary

This review examines antimicrobial peptides and nanotechnology as emerging strategies to combat gram-negative bacterial infections resistant to conventional antibiotics. The authors synthesise current evidence on how these approaches can circumvent resistance mechanisms, likely discussing mechanistic pathways, comparative efficacy, and potential clinical applications. The paper contributes to the growing literature on alternative antimicrobial modalities in the context of the antibiotic resistance crisis.

UK applicability

Findings are relevant to UK antimicrobial stewardship policy and clinical practice, particularly given NHS priorities to address antimicrobial resistance. However, as a basic/clinical science review, applicability depends on future translational research and regulatory approval of any novel therapeutic candidates in the UK.

Key measures

Antimicrobial efficacy against gram-negative pathogens; resistance mechanisms; effectiveness of AMPs and nanoparticles; clinical or in vitro activity measures

Outcomes reported

The study likely reviews or evaluates antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and nanotechnology-based approaches as alternatives or adjuncts to conventional antibiotics for treating gram-negative bacterial infections. It probably synthesises evidence on efficacy, mechanisms of action, and potential advantages in overcoming antibiotic resistance.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Antimicrobial resistance and alternative therapeutics
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.1016/j.mtbio.2025.102381
Catalogue ID
NRmo3d4gae-081

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