Discovery of Short Antimicrobial Peptides in a Periplasmic Expression System

Authors

Joel Griffitts, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Adam Dunn, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Caleb Parker, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Matthew Steed, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

discovering antimicrobial peptides

Abstract

Short Antimicrobial peptides (sAMPs) have the potential to make a significant impact in the ongoing battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In this project, we aim to discover new sAMPs using a novel peptide expression system in E. coli. Using this system, we have successfully identified various sAMPs by testing both rationally designed peptides and randomized peptide libraries.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Griffitts, Joel; Dunn, Adam; Parker, Caleb; and Steed, Matthew, "Discovery of Short Antimicrobial Peptides in a Periplasmic Expression System" (2026). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2026. 34.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2026/34

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2026-03-26

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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