Annelids and mollusks, both in the superphylum of Lophotrochozoa (Bilateria), are important
ecological groups, widespread in soil, freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems. Like …

The emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens due to improper usage of conventional
antibiotics has created a global health crisis. Alternatives to antibiotics being an urgent …

Abstract The Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) is a key species in European
aquaculture, known for its economic and societal importance, particularly as a primary …

Proline-rich antimicrobial peptides (PrAMPs) have gained attention due to their antimicrobial
properties and low cytotoxicity. B7-005, a small optimized PrAMP, exhibits a broader …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) constitute a large and diverse group of molecules with
antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiprotozoan, and anticancer activity. In animals, they are …

Fire blight is a severe bacterial plant disease that affects important chain-of-value fruit trees
such as pear and apple trees. This disease is caused by Erwinia amylovora, a quarantine …

The intensification of aquaculture has escalated disease outbreaks and overuse of
antibiotics, driving the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. Antimicrobial peptides …

Spider venom boasts extensive peptide diversity, constituting a natural biochemical arsenal
for defense and predation. The new family HvAMPs, including 9 homologous members …

This study aimed to map the world's scientific production of bacterial and fungal microbiota
in mollusks. The research was carried out in the Web of Science database, using “Fungi …

Abstract The World Health Organisation has listed a number of pathogens that are resistant
to most antibiotics and are responsible for most nosocomial infections. These pathogens are …