AMP Mechanisms
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AMP Mechanisms
Barrel-Stave, Toroidal, and Carpet Models of AMP Action
How antimicrobial peptides destroy bacterial membranes through three distinct mechanisms: barrel-stave pores, toroidal pores, and carpet-model disruption.
16 min read|Mar 25, 2026
AMP Mechanisms
Beyond Membrane Disruption: AMPs That Hit Inside
Some antimicrobial peptides kill bacteria by targeting DNA, ribosomes, and protein folding inside the cell, not just by punching holes in membranes.
11 min read|Mar 21, 2026