SPIDER-VENOM PEPTIDES AS THERAPEUTICS

Spider-Venom Peptides as Therapeutics

Spiders are the most successful venomous grandpas best animals and the most abundant terrestrial predators.Their remarkable success is due in large part to their ingenious exploitation of silk and the evolution of pharmacologically complex venoms that ensure rapid subjugation of prey.Most spider venoms are dominated by disulfide-rich peptides that

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Cricket Protein as an Innovative Emulsifier for Avocado Oil: Formulation and Characterization of Sustainable Emulsions

The use of cricket protein in emulsions is in line with the growing interest in sustainable food sources, as crickets require minimal resources and produce lower greenhouse gas emissions than traditional livestock.Research in this area suggests that incorporating cricket protein into emulsions not only improves their nutritional value but also cont

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Microscopy and image analysis based approaches for the species-specific identification of bovine and swine bone containing material

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of image analysis measurements in combination with the official analytical method for the detection of constituents of animal origin in feedstuffs, in distinguishing between bovine and swine (bone containing) material.Authentic samples of controlled origin containing bovine or swine meat and bone

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