What is the Future of Theta Defensins in Public Health?
The potential of theta defensins in public health is significant. They could play a role in developing new classes of antimicrobials that are effective against resistant strains of pathogens. This could be particularly valuable in low-resource settings where antibiotic resistance is a growing problem. Moreover, theta defensins might be integrated into antimicrobial coatings for medical devices, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
