New biomolecules and drug delivery systems as alternatives to conventional antibiotics

Abstract

[Excerpt] New approaches to deal with the growing concern associated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria are in high demand. For many years, antibiotics have been the gold standard for treating infections. However, their excessive consumption and misuse have contributed to the rise of microorganisms resistant to antibiotic action, leading to a global health crisis. Engineering new drug delivery platforms and uncovering alternative biomolecules with antimicrobial and regenerative potentials is becoming extremely urgent. This Special Issue aims at expanding our understanding of the antimicrobial action of specialized biomolecules, recently engineered or chemically modified from their ancient origins, and to introduce a broad audience to new systems of drug delivery.