Peptides for Skin Protection and Healing in Amphibians

Peptides for Skin Protection and Healing in Amphibians

Amphibian skin is not to be considered a mere tegument; it has a multitude of functions related to respiration, osmoregulation, and thermoregulation, thus allowing the individuals to survive and thrive in the terrestrial environment. Moreover, amphibian skin secretions are enriched with several pept...

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Main Authors: Ilaria Demori, Zeinab El Rashed, Viola Corradino, Annamaria Catalano, Leila Rovegno, Linda Queirolo, Sebastiano Salvidio, Emanuele Biggi, Matteo Zanotti-Russo, Laura Canesi, Alessandro Catenazzi, Elena Grasselli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
keratinized tegument
amphibian skin peptides
wound healing
UV-irradiation protection
skin defenses
eco-physiology
animal physiology
Batracochytrium dendrobatidis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/2/347

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