Background Despite the growing productivity of aquaculture, economic losses due to
infectious diseases, environmental pollution, and human safety concerns related to antibiotic …

Studies were conducted to evaluate the antimicrobial potency of skin mucus collected from
three carp species; Hypophthalmichthys nobilis, Ctenopharyngodon idella, and Cyprinus …

The walking catfish Clarias magur (Hamilton, 1822)(magur) is an important catfish species
inhabiting the Indian subcontinent. It is considered as a highly nutritious food fish and has …

This research was directed to understand the bactericidal effect of epidermal mucus of two
Asian cat fish species viz. Clarias batrachus and Heteropneustes fossilis. Epidermal mucus …

Antimicrobial resistance remains a great threat to global health. In response to the World
Health Organizations' global call for action, nature has been explored for novel and safe …

This study reports the bactericidal activity of mucus extracts and biochemical
characterization of skin mucus from five Cyprinids, including Labeo rohita …

Fish epidermal mucus contains a wide range of biomolecules and changes in its
composition often indicate a response to environmental stressors. Thus, a detailed profile of …

Most Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) reported from fish possess antimicrobial activity. The
study reports the antibacterial potential of the crude peptide extract from Arius jella, Blackfin …

Epidermal fish mucus contains a wide range of bioactive metabolites involved with the
defence mechanism. This review explores the potential of eel mucus extract for its …

The epidermis of fish is covered with a layer of mucus secreted by epidermal mucus cells.
Epidermal mucus serves as a physical and immune barrier between fish and the external …