Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are emerging as one of the most promising tools in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
This new Nature Reviews Microbiology article highlights how AMPs combine structural diversity, multi-target mechanisms, and biodegradability—making them powerful alternatives to conventional antibiotics in humans, animals, and even plants.
From modulating immune responses to reducing environmental residues in agriculture, AMPs embody the One Health approach: a single class of molecules strengthening health across ecosystems. Their ability to degrade naturally and avoid long-term selective pressure positions them as a sustainable innovation for medicine, livestock, and crop protection.
As AI-driven peptide design accelerates discovery, AMPs may soon shift from experimental molecules to frontline solutions – bridging human, animal, and environmental health in one integrated pathway.
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