Microbe-Derived Antimicrobial Peptides: Immunomodulation and Gut Microbiota Homeostasis
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are key components of the innate immune system across a wide range of organisms. In addition to their direct antimicrobial activity, AMPs exert immunomodulatory effects that differ from those of conventional antibiotics. This review summarizes recent evidence on the roles of microbe-derive...