Bioactive peptides, specific protein fragments with positive health effects, are gaining
traction in drug development for advantages like enhanced penetration, low toxicity, and …

Biologically active peptides have been attracting increasing attention, whether to improve
the understanding of their mechanisms of action or in the search for new therapeutic drugs …

Wasps, members of the order Hymenoptera, are distributed in different parts of the world,
including Brazil, Thailand, Japan, Korea, and Argentina. The lifestyles of the wasps are …

Protozoal infections cause significant morbidity and mortality in humans and animals. The
use of several antiprotozoal drugs is associated with serious adverse effects and resistance …

Anti-microbial peptides (AMPs), small biologically active molecules, produced by different
organisms through their innate immune system, have become a considerable subject of …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in insects have the potential to be developed as
chemotherapy agents against numerous microbial species. This article reviewed the existing …

Arthropod venoms feature the presence of cytolytic peptides believed to act synergetically
with neurotoxins to paralyze prey or deter aggressors. Many of them are linear, ie, lack …

Hymenopterans are an untapped source of venom secretions. Their recent proteo-
transcriptomic studies have revealed an extraordinary pool of toxins that participate in …

Invasive fungal infections, such as cryptococcosis and paracoccidioidomycosis are
associated with significant rates of morbidity and mortality. Cryptococcosis, caused by …

Africa, Asia, and Latin America are regions highly affected by endemic diseases, such as
Leishmaniasis, Malaria, and Chagas' disease. They are responsible for the death of 1000s …