Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are part of the innate immune system that is widely distributed
in nature, acting as a defense mechanism against invading microorganisms. AMPs have …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMP) are natural components of the innate immune system of almost
all living organisms. Although AMPs have short amino acid sequences, usually less than 50 …

Novel antibiotics are urgently needed to combat multidrug-resistant pathogens. Venoms
represent previously untapped sources of novel drugs. Here we repurposed mastoparan-L …

The study of wasp venoms has captured attention due to the presence of a wide variety of
active compounds, revealing a diverse array of biological effects. Among these compounds …

Mastoparans, a class of peptides found in wasp venom, have significant effects following a
sting as well as useful applications in clinical practice. Among these is their potential use in …

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

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

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 …

Exploring the potential of natural bioactive peptides is becoming more and more important
for new drug discovery. First isolated from the European wasp Vespa crabro, the …

The rising number of multidrug‐resistant microorganisms has triggered interest in the
prospection of biocompounds with antimicrobial activities. Synoeca‐MP consists of an …