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  • Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are explored as alternatives to traditional antibiotics.
  • Self-assembling lipopeptides offer tunable properties for antimicrobial applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the antimicrobial activity of self-assembling lipopeptides (CG) with varying acyl chain lengths.
  • To elucidate the relationship between lipopeptide structure, aggregation, and antibacterial efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of CG lipopeptides with different acyl chain lengths (x=4-12).
  • Determination of critical aggregation concentrations (CACs) and minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs).
  • Utilized superresolution microscopy, solid-state NMR, AFM, neutron scattering, CD, and Brewster angle microscopy for mechanistic studies.

Main Results:

  • CG lipopeptides self-assemble into nanofibers above their CACs.
  • Increasing acyl chain length decreased CACs and enhanced secondary structure transitions.
  • MICs were significantly lower than CACs, indicating potent membrane disruption.
  • C8G2 and C12G2 exhibited rapid killing of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
  • C12G2 nanofibers demonstrated faster killing and lower cytotoxicity compared to monomers.

Conclusions:

  • Self-assembling lipopeptide nanofibers exhibit potent and rapid antimicrobial activity.
  • The aggregation state of lipopeptides significantly influences their antimicrobial efficacy and cytotoxicity.
  • Exploiting peptide aggregates represents a promising strategy for designing novel antimicrobial agents.