Scorpion venom-derived Opis16a shows potent membrane-destabilising Gram-negative activity and promising in vivo topical efficacy
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are lead candidates for antibacterial drug development, especially against multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. Previously, we showed that Opis16a, a novel scorpion venom-derived AMP, exhibits broad-spectrum activity against drug-resistant Gram-negative strains with minimal toxi...