ReviewACS biomaterials science & engineering2023
Gastropod Mucus: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Biological Activities, Applications, and Strategic Priorities.
Review in ACS biomaterials science & engineering, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.
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14 citing papers in PubMed.
- Mucin-Based Biomimetic Patches for Dynamic Heart Repair: Auxetic Structures and Translational Challenges.Cardiovascular engineering and technology · 2026Review
- Unveiling the Hidden Biotechnological Potential of the Vermetid Gastropod Vermetus triquetrus: Insights into an Unexplored Marine Resource.Marine biotechnology (New York, N.Y.) · 2026Article
- Preliminary Descriptive Characterization Reveals Physicochemical Differentiation of Tissue Mucus inMaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- It's not just snot! : Mucus: Nature's Multifaceted Secretion.EMBO reports · 2026Article
- Design and Performance Evaluation of Biomimetic Suction Cups Inspired by the Abalone Muscular Foot.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Occurrence of brachylaimid trematodes, alive and shell-trapped, in sympatric species of terrestrial gastropods in France.Parasite (Paris, France) · 2026Article
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- Bioinspired bioadhesion: translating nature's adhesive strategies into regenerative medicine.Med-X · 2026Review
- Chemical Variability and Biological Potential ofMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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- Unveiling the therapeutic journey of snail mucus in diabetic wound care.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025Review
- A natural biological adhesive from slug mucus for wound repair.Bioactive materials · 2025Article
- From Nature to Nurture: The Science and Applications of Snail Slime in Health and Beauty.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Review
- Mucus-derived biomaterial dressings: a novel approach to accelerate wound healing.Theranostics · 2025Review
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Abstract
Terrestrial gastropod mucus exhibits multifunctional attributes, enabling diverse applications. This comprehensive review integrates insights across biomedicine, biotechnology, and intellectual property to elucidate the bioactivities, physicochemical properties, and ecological roles of snail and slug mucus. Following an overview of mucus functional roles in gastropods, promising applications are highlighted in wound healing, antimicrobials, biomaterials, and cosmetics, alongside key challenges. An analysis of global patent trends reveals surging innovation efforts to leverage gastropod mucus. Strategic priorities include bioprospecting natural diversity, optimizing stabilization systems, recombinant biosynthesis, and fostering collaboration to translate promising potentials sustainably into impactful technologies. Ultimately, harnessing the remarkable multifunctionality of gastropod mucus holds immense opportunities for transformative innovations in biomedicine, biotechnology, and beyond.
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