It has become evident in recent years that ribosomally synthesized antimicrobial peptides are produced by nearly all organisms (prokaryotes, plants and a variety of animals, both invertebrates and vertebrates, including humans) and that these peptides represent an important defence against microoorganisms. There has been much interest in these peptides due to the potential of developing them into useful antimicrobial additives and drugs, and due to their general biological importance

The groups research is mainly focused on the characterization of antimicrobial peptides: their function, structure, biogenesis and mechanism of action.