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ReviewThe protein journal2025

Wasp Venom: Future Breakthrough in Production of Antimicrobial Peptides.

Bikramjit Bhattacharya, Shreshtha Bhattacharya, Srinjana Khatun, Namitha A Bhaktham, M Maneesha, C Subathra Devi

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Review in The protein journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Quantitative analysis of growth and diversification in venom data using database metrics.Database : the journal of biological databases and curation · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Bikramjit BhattacharyaSchool of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
Shreshtha BhattacharyaSchool of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
Srinjana KhatunSchool of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
Namitha A BhakthamSchool of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
M ManeeshaSchool of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
C Subathra DeviSchool of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India. csubathradevi@vit.ac.in.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The emergence of multi-drug-resistant pathogens and the decrease in the discovery of newer antibiotics have led to a quest for novel alternatives. Recently, wasp venom has spiked interest due to the presence of various active compounds, showcasing a diverse range of therapeutic effects. Wasps are creatures of the Hymenoptera order, and their venom chemically comprises antimicrobial peptides such as Anoplin, Mastoparan, Polybia-CP, Polydim-I, and Polybia MP1 that play a significant role in the biological effects of the venom. AMPs belong to the family of cationic peptides with α-helical structure, which exhibits a diversity of structural motifs and are crucial for innate immunity and defence in these creatures. These peptides demonstrate not only antimicrobial properties but also a wide range of other biological activities like anti-biofilm and anti-inflammatory, linked to their varying capacity to interact with biological membranes. Although wasp venom has the potential to be a cutting-edge natural source for the creation of new drugs, its usage is still restricted due to its availability and the lack of sophisticated methods for synthesizing its therapeutic components. Therefore, this review article provides insights about the therapeutic use of the wasp venom peptides against the antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, as well as its constraints and opportunities for future pharmacological development.

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Anti-Infective AgentsAntimicrobial Cationic PeptidesAntimicrobial PeptidesWasp VenomsAnimalsHumansWaspsAnti-Infective AgentsAntimicrobial Cationic PeptidesAntimicrobial PeptidesWasp VenomsAntimicrobial agentInsectsPolybia paulistaProteinVenomWasp

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