ReviewApplied microbiology and biotechnology2016
Insect antimicrobial peptides: potential tools for the prevention of skin cancer.
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- CancerPPD2: an updated repository of anticancer peptides and proteins.Database : the journal of biological databases and curation · 2025Article
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- Investigation of cytotoxic effect and action mechanism of a synthetic peptide derivative of rabbit cathelicidin against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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- Unraveling the Role of Antimicrobial Peptides in Insects.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Review
- Review on Extraction, Modification, and Synthesis of Natural Peptides and Their Beneficial Effects on Skin.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Nutritional Composition, Health Benefits, and Application Value of Edible Insects: A Review.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
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- Clinical Applications and Anticancer Effects of Antimicrobial Peptides: From Bench to Bedside.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Review
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- Antimicrobial Peptides and Their Applications in Biomedical Sector.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Membrane Association Modes of Natural Anticancer Peptides: Mechanistic Details on Helicity, Orientation, and Surface Coverage.International journal of molecular sciences · 2021Article
- Insect antimicrobial peptides: potential weapons to counteract the antibiotic resistance.Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS · 2021Review
- Dual Antimicrobial and Antiproliferative Activity of TcPaSK Peptide Derived from aMicroorganisms · 2021Article
- Itch in Hymenoptera Sting Reactions.Frontiers in allergy · 2021Article
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Abstract
Antimicrobial peptides/proteins (AMPs) are biologically active molecules with diverse structural properties that are produced by mammals, plants, insects, ticks, and microorganisms. They have a range of antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and even anticancer activities, and their biological properties could therefore be exploited for therapeutic and prophylactic applications. Cancer and cancer drug resistance are significant current health challenges, so the development of innovative cancer drugs with minimal toxicity toward normal cells and novel modes of action that can evade resistance may provide a new direction for anticancer therapy. The skin is the first line of defense against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection, and skin cancer is thus the most common type of cancer. The skin that has been exposed to sunlight is particularly susceptible, but lesions can occur anywhere on the body. Skin cancer awareness and self-efficacy are necessary to improve sun protection behavior, but more effective preventative approaches are also required. AMPs may offer a new prophylactic approach against skin cancer. In this mini review, we draw attention to the potential use of insect AMPs for the prevention and treatment of skin cancer.
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