ReviewNatural products and bioprospecting2023
Biological activities of gastropods secretions: snail and slug slime.
Review in Natural products and bioprospecting, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 36 citations in OpenAlex.
- LiposomalInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Reversible, Chemically Triggered Water Retention in Disulfide Cross-Linked Synthetic Conserved Anterior Mucus Proteins (SCAMPs).Macromolecules · 2026Article
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- DNA metabarcoding for food authentication: identification of freshwater, marine, and terrestrial gastropods in commercial food products.NPJ science of food · 2026Article
- Protective effect of snail secretion filtrate in an in vitro model of mastitis.Veterinary record open · 2026Article
- Diet-Dependent Chemical Profiling and Bioactivity ofMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Integrated morphological, molecular, histological, and antimicrobial analysis of the leather leaf slug Eleutherocaulis alte from Assiut Governorate, Egypt.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Occurrence of brachylaimid trematodes, alive and shell-trapped, in sympatric species of terrestrial gastropods in France.Parasite (Paris, France) · 2026Article
- Chemical Variability and Biological Potential ofMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- The Hidden Microbial World in the Gut of the Terrestrial SnailMicroorganisms · 2025Article
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- Bridging chemical space and biological efficacy: advances and challenges in applying generative models in structural modification of natural products.Natural products and bioprospecting · 2025Review
- 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
- Synergistic Antibacterial Effect of Mucus Fraction fromAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Biological Properties and Beneficial Effects for a Sustainable and Conscious Exploitation ofBiology · 2025Review
- From Nature to Nurture: The Science and Applications of Snail Slime in Health and Beauty.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Review
- Green Synthesis of Antibacterial CuO Nanoparticles Based on the Synergy BetweenMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Hidden benefits of snail mucus: A natural skincare marvel.Biomolecules & biomedicine · 2024Review
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Abstract
Gastropods, a mollusk class including slugs and snails, represent an extraordinarily diverse and ecologically significant group of organisms featuring the largest class of invertebrates. They can be classified as aquatic and terrestrial animals having coiled shells, although some species have reduced or absent shells. Their unique body structure includes a muscular foot for locomotion, a visceral mass containing essential organs, and a distinct head region with sensory organs such as tentacles and eyes. They are used to secrete a complex mixture of glycoproteins, enzymes, peptides, mucus and other bioactive compounds, namely slime, which represents a tool to allow locomotion, protection, and interaction within different habitats. The biological activities of the slime have attracted considerable interest due to their diverse and potentially valuable properties ranging from defense mechanisms to potential therapeutic applications in wound healing, antimicrobial therapy, management of inflammation, and neurological disorders. This review aims at exploring the beneficial effects of snail and slug slime focusing, in particular, on the improvement of the biological processes underlying them. Continued exploration of the intricate components of these slimy secretions promises to discover new bioactive molecules with diverse applications in various scientific and industrial fields.
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