Advanced Peptide Nanozymes with Dual Antifungal Mechanisms: Cutting-Edge Innovations in Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance.

Abstract

This letter commends the recent innovative research findings on "Dual-Action Antifungal Peptide Nanozymes: A Novel Approach to Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance." The study introduces a pioneering method to address antimicrobial resistance by developing peptide nanozymes that mimic antimicrobial peptides and enzymes through de novo design and peptide assembly. The heptapeptide IHIHICI, designed using AlphaFold2 and molecular dynamics simulations, exhibits high stability and dual antifungal actions, effectively killing over 90% of Candida albicans within 10 min. This research represents a significant advancement in the development of multifunctional antimicrobial materials, with promising biomedical applications.