Elaborate the process of antimicrobial peptides

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Could you elaborate on the process of antimicrobial peptides interacting with the plasma membrane/bacterial cytoplasmic membrane? i.e. elaborate a bit more on exactly how the weak hydrophilic interactions and how the strong electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions of the antimicrobial peptides work and affect the membranes.

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