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

Frog skin constitutes a rich source of peptides with a wide range of biological properties.
These include host-defense peptides with cytotoxic activities against bacteria, fungi …

Antimicrobial peptides, as an important member of the innate immune system, have various
biological activities in addition to antimicrobial activity. There are some AMPs with …

Temporins constitute a family of amphipathic α-helical antimicrobial peptides (AMP) and
contain some of the shortest cytotoxic peptides, comprised of only 10–14 residues. General …

A systematic revision of the genus Hylarana in the Western Ghats-Sri Lanka biodiversity
hotspot is presented. Species delineation in Hylarana is complicated due to a lack of distinct …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), also known as host defense peptides, are small and mostly
polycationic molecules that form part of the innate immune response. There are currently …

Frogs belonging to the extensive family Ranidae represent a valuable source of
antimicrobial peptides with therapeutic potential but there is currently no consistent system …

For over a century, frogs have been studied across various scientific fields, including
physiology, embryology, neuroscience,(neuro) endocrinology, ecology, genetics …

Introduction: The emergence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms has necessitated a
search for new antimicrobial agents. Skin secretions of many frog species contain peptides …

The pathogenesis of acne vulgaris is multifactorial involving infection of the pilosebaceous
unit with Propionibacterium acnes and a cytokine-mediated inflammatory response. Five …