Larval therapy and larval excretions/secretions: a potential treatment for biofilm in chronic wounds? A systematic review
Chronic wounds present a global healthcare challenge and are increasing in prevalence,
with bacterial biofilms being the primary roadblock to healing in most cases. A systematic …
with bacterial biofilms being the primary roadblock to healing in most cases. A systematic …
Effect of the rearing diet on gene expression of antimicrobial peptides in Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)
V Candian, C Savio, M Meneguz, L Gasco… - Insect …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Insect proteins have been proposed for human and animal food production. Safeguarding
the health status of insects in mass rearing allows to obtain high‐quality products and to …
the health status of insects in mass rearing allows to obtain high‐quality products and to …
Constitutively‐expressed and induced immune effectors in the house fly (Musca domestica) and the transcription factors that may regulate them
Insects possess both infection‐induced and constitutively expressed innate immune
defences. Some effectors, such as lysozymes and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), are …
defences. Some effectors, such as lysozymes and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), are …
The devil is in the details: Variable impacts of season, BMI, sampling site temperature, and presence of insects on the post-mortem microbiome
Background Post-mortem microbial communities are increasingly investigated as proxy
evidence for a variety of factors of interest in forensic science. The reported predictive power …
evidence for a variety of factors of interest in forensic science. The reported predictive power …
Transcriptomic analysis of the honey bee (Apis mellifera) queen brain reveals that gene expression is affected by pesticide exposure during development
Honey bees (Apis mellifera) play a pivotal role in agricultural production worldwide, primarily
through the provision of pollination services. But despite their importance, honey bee health …
through the provision of pollination services. But despite their importance, honey bee health …
Cloning, expression and molecular analysis of recombinant Netrin-A protein of Lucilia sericata Meigen (Diptera: Calliphoridae) larvae
MD Moemenbellah-Fard, M Bagheri… - SAGE Open …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives: Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) is used in larval therapy for wound
healing. Netrin-A is an enzyme secreted from the salivary glands of these larvae, and has a …
healing. Netrin-A is an enzyme secreted from the salivary glands of these larvae, and has a …
Genetic analyses suggest that larval and adult stages of Lucilia cuprina employ different sensory systems
The blowfly Lucilia cuprina is a destructive parasite of sheep that causes flystrike or myiasis.
Larvae consume the animals living flesh, producing large wounds that can lead to death …
Larvae consume the animals living flesh, producing large wounds that can lead to death …
Induced and Constitutive Immune Defenses in Flies
D Asgari - 2023 - uh-ir.tdl.org
Organisms use induced and constitutive defenses to protect themselves against natural
enemies. Induced responses are activated upon an attack, whereas constitutive defenses …
enemies. Induced responses are activated upon an attack, whereas constitutive defenses …