Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), which are produced by several species including insects,
other animals, micro-organisms and synthesis, are a critical component of the natural …

Amphibian skin is directly exposed to different environments. Amphibians interact with
environmental factors including microorganisms, parasites, predators, and physical factors …

In the last few years, feed additives have been used in animal nutrition to improve nutrient
utilization, health parameters and animal performance. However, the use of antibiotics as …

Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and is the leading cause of
death from infectious diseases in the World. The search for new antituberculosis drugs is a …

The incorrect use of conventional drugs for both prevention and control of intestinal
infections has contributed to a significant spread of bacterial resistance. In this way, studies …

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the leading challenges in the human healthcare segment.
Advances in antimicrobial resistance have triggered exploration of natural alternatives to …

Amphibians have a great diversity of bioactive peptides in their skin. The cDNA prepro-
peptide sequencing allowed the identification of five novel mature peptides expressed in the …

The constant use of synthetic antibiotics as growth promoters can cause bacterial resistance
in chicks. Consequently, the use of these drugs has been restricted in different countries. In …

Microencapsulation is a potential biotechnological tool, which can overcome antimicrobial
peptides (AMP) instabilities and reduce toxic side effects. Thus, this study evaluates the …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) can be found in various organisms, and could be considered
an alternative for pesticides used to control plant pathogens, including those affecting citrus …