Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Magainin and Mastoparan and Its Novel Hybrid Against MDR E. coli Isolates of Neonatal Calves

The extensive use of antibiotics in medical, as well as in veterinary practices has led to the development of antibiotic resistance which is of increasing global concern. The so called “superbugs” or the multi-drug resistant bacteria have made the present day antibiotics less effective. Therefore, search of an alternative is the need of hour, and for which antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) could be a good approach. AMPs are relatively short (12 to...