Molecular Advances in Biotechnological Approaches to Developing Effective Antimicrobial Agents
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2024 | Viewed by 888
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Both antimicrobial peptides and IgY antibodies represent fascinating fields of study in biotechnology, offering promising avenues for the development of novel antimicrobial treatments and immunotherapies. Their potential to combat drug-resistant pathogens and provide effective alternatives to conventional antibiotics has sparked considerable interest in their application in various medical and agricultural settings.
In the context of antimicrobial applications, IgY antibodies have been explored as a potential defense against infectious agents. Researchers have successfully developed specific IgY antibodies targeting various pathogens, including bacteria and viruses for use in passive immunization strategies. These approaches offer an alternative to conventional antibiotics and can be particularly useful in scenarios where antibiotic resistance poses a significant challenge.
This Special Issue aims to provide recent insights and potential applications for developing innovative and effective antimicrobial strategies and on the challenges faced in translating these discoveries into clinically viable treatments. The topics covered range from the discovery and design of novel antimicrobial peptides to the engineering and optimization of IgY antibodies for combating infectious diseases.
Dr. José M. Pérez De la Lastra
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biotechnological
- antimicrobial agents
- IgY antibodies
- peptides
- drug resistance
- antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- drug-resistant fungi
- drug-resistant viruses
