Biologically active peptides have been attracting increasing attention, whether to improve
the understanding of their mechanisms of action or in the search for new therapeutic drugs …

Wasps, members of the order Hymenoptera, are distributed in different parts of the world,
including Brazil, Thailand, Japan, Korea, and Argentina. The lifestyles of the wasps are …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) derived from natural toxins and venoms offer a promising
alternative source of antibiotics. Here, through structure-function-guided design, we convert …

Protozoal infections cause significant morbidity and mortality in humans and animals. The
use of several antiprotozoal drugs is associated with serious adverse effects and resistance …

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 …

Peptides are potential therapeutic alternatives against global diseases, such as
antimicrobial-resistant infections and cancer. Venoms are a rich source of bioactive peptides …

Wasp stings have become an increasingly serious public health problem because of their
high incidence and mortality rates in various countries and regions. Mastoparan family …

Animal venoms are a rich source of bioactive peptides that efficiently modulate key receptors
and ion channels involved in cellular excitability to rapidly neutralize their prey or predators …

The study of wasp venoms has captured attention due to the presence of a wide variety of
active compounds, revealing a diverse array of biological effects. Among these compounds …

Increase in the incidence of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in pathogens is a major
concern for the human and animal health sector alike. AMR has been widely reported in …