Characterization of cell membrane parameters of clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus with varied susceptibility to alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone

► α-MSH possesses antimicrobial activity against both MSSA and MRSA. ► α-MSH non-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus strains have shown higher LPG content. ► α-MSH non-susceptible S. aureus strains have comparatively rigid membrane.