Insects are one of the major sources of antimicrobial peptides/proteins (AMPs). Since
observation of antimicrobial activity in the hemolymph of pupae from the giant silk moths …

As important physiological regulators, peptides have been used in many fields including
medicine, cosmetics, healthcare products, animal nutrition and health, and plant nutrition …

The greater wax moth Galleria mellonella is an invertebrate that is increasingly being used
in scientific research. Its ease of reproduction, numerous offspring, short development cycle …

Several diseases caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi affect plant crops, resulting in losses
and decreasing the quality and safety of agricultural products. Plant disease control relies …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are vital components of the innate immune system of nearly
all living organisms. They generally act in the first line of defense against various pathogenic …

Peptides and small proteins exhibiting antimicrobial activity have been isolated from many
organisms ranging from insects to humans, including plants. Their role in defense is …

Antimicrobial peptides have captured the attention of researchers in recent years because of
their efficiency in fighting against pathogens. These peptides are found in nature and have …

This review emphasizes the potential and use of microbes in sustainable insect pest
management. We first review the diverse insect traits shaped by insect-microbe associations …

The Aspergillus giganteus antifungal protein (AFP), encoded by the afp gene, has been
reported to possess in vitro antifungal activity against various economically important fungal …

A greenhouse experiment was performed to analyze a potential effect of genetically
modified potatoes expressing antibacterial compounds (attacin/cecropin, T4 lysozyme) and …