Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced during oxidative metabolism in aerobic
organisms. Under normal conditions, ROS production and elimination are in a relatively …

Amphibians use their skin as an effective defense mechanism against predators and
microorganisms. Specialized glands produce antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) that possess …

The potential emergence of zoonotic diseases has raised significant concerns, particularly in
light of the recent pandemic, emphasizing the urgent need for scientific preparedness. The …

Bioactive peptides are short amino acid sequences that play important roles in various
physiological processes, including antioxidant and protective effects. These compounds can …

Tryptophyllins constitute a heterogeneous group of peptides that are one of the first classes
of peptides identified from amphibian's skin secretions. Here, we report the structural …

In this study, we report the isolation, characterization, and synthesis of the peptide BmT-2
belonging to the tryptophyllins family, isolated from the venom of the snake Bothrops …

Snake venoms contain various bradykinin-potentiating peptides (BPPs). First studied for
their vasorelaxant properties due to angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition, these …

Amphibian skin is a rich source of molecules with biotechnological potential, including the
tryptophyllin family of peptides. Here, we report the identification and characterization of two …

The epidermis, the keratinized stratified squamous epithelium surrounding the body surface,
offers a valuable framework to investigate how terrestrial animals overcome environmental …

Amphibians use their skin as an efficient defense mechanism against predators and
microorganisms. Within specialized glands, they produce antimicrobial peptides endowed …