Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are small, naturally occurring molecules that play a vital role
in the innate immune systems of various organisms, ranging from bacteria to humans …

Mastoparan is a typical cationic and amphipathic tetradecapeptide found in wasp venom
and exhibits potent biological activities. Yet, compared with other insect-derived peptides …

Vespa crabro and V. analis are social hornet species commonly found in Asia, including
Korea. Mastoparan is one of the major venom peptides of these two hornets but its amino …

Mastoparan B is a cationic, amphiphilic tetradecapeptide toxin isolated from the venom of
the black-bellied hornet (Vespa basalis), the most dangerous species of wasps found in …

Mastoparan M, a tetradecapeptide toxin (INKAIAALAKKLL-NH2) from hornet venom and its
d-form mastoparan M were synthesized chemically. All d-and l-mastoparan M forms were …

Mastoparan M, a tetradecapeptide toxin (INKAIAALAKKLL-NH2) from hornet [Vespa sp.]
venom and its smallcap˜ D-form mastoparan M were synthesized chemically. All smallcap˜ D …

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant clinical isolates and the decreased rate of
development of new antibiotics are a constant threat to human health. In this context, the …

The in vitro activity of mastoparan-AF, an amphipathic antimicrobial peptide isolated from the
hornet venom of Vespa affinis, alone and in combination with various clinically used …

Mastoparan B is a cationic, amphiphilic tetradecapeptide toxin isolated from the venom of
the black-bellied hornet (Vespa basalis), the most dangerous species of wasps found in …

The antimicrobial active substances in houseflies (Musca domestica), especially the
antimicrobial peptides, have been extensively investigated in recent years. The antimicrobial …