Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Alexander B Kulko"
- Alexander B Kulko's recent research focuses on the discovery and characterization of novel antimicrobial peptides derived from extremophilic fungi, specifically targeting multidrug-resistant pathogenic fungi.
- His work identified several new derivatives of emericellipsin A (EmiA), as well as four additional homologous compounds (Emi B-E), that showcase potent antifungal and cytotoxic activity under alkaline conditions.
- Kulko emphasizes the ecological significance of soil fungi's defense metabolites, exploring their diverse antimicrobial properties and potential applications in combating antibiotic-resistant microbes and as anticancer agents.
