Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are short, mainly positively charged, amphipathic molecules.
AMPs are important effectors of the immune response in insects with a broad spectrum of …

Over a long period of evolution, insects have developed unique intestinal defenses against
invasion by foreign microorganisms, including physical defenses and immune responses …

Herbivores have evolved the ability to detoxify feed components through different
mechanisms. The oligophagous silkworm feeds on Cudrania tricuspidata leaves (CTLs) …

Multicellular organisms are constantly subjected to pathogens that might be harmful.
Although insects lack an adaptive immune system, they possess highly effective anti …

Simple Summary Insect rearing and processing are widely studied to provide solutions to
the increasing demand for proteins caused by a growing human population. It has been …

The present study aimed to synthesise bio-molecule functionalized silver nanoparticles
(AgNPs) using leaf extract from mulberry variety S-1635 (Morus alba L.) and to explore its …

This study was conducted to examine digestibility of insect meals for Pacific white shrimp
(Litopenaeus vannamei) and their utilization as fish meal substitutes. The tested insect …

At present, much attention is paid to the use of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) of natural and
artificial origin to combat pathogens. AMPs have several points that determine their …

The continuous rise in antimicrobial resistance during the last decades has significantly
contributed to the R&D of alternatives such as antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). In the first …

Cydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV) is a highly specific and environmentally friendly
pathogenic virus successfully used as a biological insecticide against codling moth larvae …