With the growing problem of the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the search for
alternative ways to combat bacterial infections is extremely urgent. While analyzing the effect …

Fungal infections caused by Candida species have become a constant threat to public
health, especially for immunocompromised patients, who are considered susceptible to this …

Candida albicans (C. albicans) is a fungal pathogen that is difficult to cure clinically due to
lack of effective antifungal agents with low toxicity. In this study, iturin, a cyclic peptide having …

Antimicrobial resistance is a global health and development threat which is caused by the
excess and prolonged usage of antimicrobial compounds in agriculture and pharmaceutical …

Capsicum spp. fruits (CFs) are a basic ingredient in the diet and have been used as active
ingredients in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food products, due to their antioxidant, anti …

Peppers (Capsicum sp.) which belong to the Solanaceae family constitute an important
segment in the vegetable sector, both in agriculture and in the food industry. This paper aims …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been characterized in various organs and plant
species. However, few studies have investigated AMPs in the genus Capsicum, especially …

Numerous plants, including cereals, contain seed proteins able to inhibit amylolytic
enzymes. Some of these inhibitors, the CM-proteins (soluble in chloroform: methanol …

Plant fungal diseases cause major problems for the global economy. Antimicrobial peptides
have aroused great interest in the control of phytopathogens, as they are natural molecules …

The objective of this work was to purify and evaluate the antifungal potential of peptides
present in immature and ripe fruits of Capsicum chinense Jacq.(accession UENF 1706) on …