Anti-Helicobacter pylori Properties of the Ant-Venom Peptide Bicarinalin

Anti-Helicobacter pylori Properties of the Ant-Venom Peptide Bicarinalin

The venom peptide bicarinalin, previously isolated from the ant Tetramorium bicarinatum, is an antimicrobial agent with a broad spectrum of activity. In this study, we investigate the potential of bicarinalin as a novel agent against Helicobacter pylori, which causes several gastric diseases. First,...

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Main Authors: Jesus Guzman, Nathan Téné, Axel Touchard, Denis Castillo, Haouaria Belkhelfa, Laila Haddioui-Hbabi, Michel Treilhou, Michel Sauvain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
bicarinalin
antimicrobial peptide
Helicobacter pylori
gastric cells
bacterial adhesion
SEM
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/1/21

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