BioWarriors Unleashed: Exploring Nature's Arsenal Against Pathogenic Microorganisms

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to comprehensively explore the diverse array of natural products with antimicrobial properties. Encompassing peptides, proteins, and metabolites derived from various sources including bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals (both terrestrial and marine), this Special Issue seeks to elucidate their potential in combating microbial pathogens.

Authors are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, and methodological papers covering a broad spectrum of topics related to the antimicrobial activities of natural products. Contributions addressing multidrug-resistant bacteria, either through the production of antibacterial molecules or in synergy with conventional antibiotics, are particularly encouraged. Furthermore, investigations into the effects of natural products on fungi, viruses, and protozoa are welcomed.

Both theoretical approaches, such as rational drug design, simulations, and docking studies, and experimental research will be considered for publication.

This Special Issue provides a platform for researchers to share insights, advancements, and innovative strategies related to harnessing the potential of natural products as valuable therapeutic agents against microbial infections. We invite researchers from diverse disciplines to contribute to this interdisciplinary exploration of the antimicrobial properties of natural products, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of antimicrobial research.

Our interests encompass a broad spectrum of topics within the realm of antimicrobial research, focusing on the exploration of nature's arsenal against microbial threats. Our scope extends beyond conventional boundaries, delving into unconventional avenues and novel strategies to combat infectious diseases. Our interests include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria.
2. Antiviral Effects.
3. Tropical Infectious Diseases (malaria, leishmaniasis, and Chagas disease).
4. Antifungal Agents.
5. Antimicrobial Action Mechanisms.
6. Characterization of Antimicrobial Molecules.
7. Synergistic Combinations.

Prof. Dr. Rômulo F. Carneiro
Guest Editor

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• multidrug-resistant bacteria
• antiviral effects
• tropical infectious diseases (malaria, leishmaniasis, and chagas disease)
• antifungal agents
• antimicrobial action mechanisms
• characterization of antimicrobial molecules
• synergistic combinations