… In this study, the term “Host-Defense Peptides” (HDPs) refers to defense peptides that exhibit
two well-defined activities within the host immune system: an antimicrobial (or more broadly …

… the therapeutic applications deriving from the PVDs’ use and focus on their role as therapeutic
target themselves. We assess the current biotechnological applications of different sectors …

… fundamental theory to biotechnology applications. Laccase is a … practical application ranges
of laccase in biotechnology by … Particularly, advances in biotechnology applications in vitro …

Chitinases are a group of hydrolytic enzymes that catalyze chitin, nd are synthesized by a
wide variety of organisms. In nature, microbial chitinases are primarily responsible for chitin …

… Although early success has established the impact of endophytes in the field of agriculture,
the application of endophytes and their secondary metabolites to biomedicine, biotechnology…

… infection and their biotechnological applications, while pointing to future developments. …
We also discuss the potential biotechnological use of these enzymes on prophylactic vaccination…

… In mammals, these chitinases are expressed in higher amount during infection suggesting
that they contribute their potential to host defense [75]. These enzymes when enzymatically …

… The chapter reports structural characteristics and biotechnological applications of
proteinaceous protease inhibitors with emphasis on their antifungal and antibacterial activities. …

… They specifically hydrolyze certain types of polysaccharides, reducing bacterial virulence
and rendering the pathogenic bacteria sensitive to host defenses, such as phagocytosis. They …

… Furthermore, the recent advances in the plant biotechnology … knowledge of the plant
biotechnology, huge strides that have … In summary, biotechnological perspectives for the rapid …