Snail mucus from the mantle and foot of two land snails, Lissachatina fulica and Hemiplecta distincta, exhibits different protein profile and biological activity
Abstract Objective Snails secrete different types of mucus that serve several functions, and are increasingly being exploited for medical and cosmetic applications. In this study, we explored the protein pattern and compared the biological properties of the mucus secreted from the mantle collar and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-04-01
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Series: | BMC Research Notes |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-021-05557-0 |