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2 articles for “cecropin”

• Published Subscription Review Article 15 Oct 2026

  A Review Article on Insect Antimicrobial Peptides: From Innate Immunity to Therapeutic Drug Leads

  By Harshit Sharma, Anita Devi, Sarbjot Singh, Gaurav Singh, Aaditya Thakur, Sheetal Thakur, Anish Verma

  Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance to existing antibiotics is increasing, and the emergence of truly new classes of antibacterials is rare. Insects exposed to high pathogen densities for hundreds of millions of years depend in part on a rapid, inducible innate immune system that uses antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). These are small, typically cationic, amphipathic peptides mostly produced by the fat body and hemocytes and released in the hemolymph within a few hours of …

  Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article →

• Published Subscription Review Article 22 Oct 2024

  Defensive Mechanisms and Key Strategies with Its Specified Role in Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)

  By Karthick Mani Bharathi B, Susikaran S, Allwin Loveson

  Abstract: Silkworms (Bombyx mori L.) possess a variety of defense mechanisms that play a vital role in protecting them against microbial infections and environmental stressors. These defense systems are primarily innate, relying on cellular and humoral responses. Cellular defenses include hemocytes which are responsible for processes like phagocytosis, encapsulation, and nodule formation. Humoral responses involve the production of antimicrobial peptides (AMP’s), such as cecropins, moricins, and lysozymes, which target invading pathogens. …

  Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–14 Read article →