Frog Skin Has Antimicrobial Effects

Function

Frogs protect themselves against pathogenic microorganisms by means of several different types of antimicrobial peptides called temporins. Frogs secrete temporins from their skin, which kills fungi and viruses by poking holes in their cell membranes.

Functional Classification

Defense/Stability:
Microbe/germ resistance

Environmental Solution Classification

Related Literature

Mangoni ML et al., Effects of the antimicrobial peptide temporin L on cell morphology, membrane permeability and viability of Escherichia coli., Biochem J. , 380, 859-865, 2004

Technical Application

Products and Services

Type of Business

Proposals of Applied Technology

Frog skin’s antimicrobial strategy can be used to develop durable paints and coating materials, as well as long-lasting building materials, wood antiseptics, and new medicines.

Proposals of Applied Industry

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