In vivo imaging of the activity of host defense peptide mimetics in a mouse model of invasive candidiasis

Systemic fungal infections are increasingly common, especially in immune compromised patients. Even with newly developed drugs, there remain issues of limited spectrum, side effects, and the development of resistance. Host defense peptides (HDPs) have been examined recently for their utility as therapeutic antifungals, especially due to the low levels of resistance that develop. Unfortunately, the peptides exhibit poor pharmacologic properties...