Abstract
BackgroundAntibiotic-resistant pathogens are an emerging threat in this century. Epinecidin-1 is a multi-functional Antimicrobial Peptide (AMP) produced by Orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) has been shown to have extensive potentials as an alternative for current antibiotics. Due to the huge costs for the study and the production of a new drug, if an antimicrobial peptide has other beneficial functions in addition to antimicrobial activities, it would be preferred.MethodsIn this study, properties and applications of Epinecidin-1 were investigated and addressed comprehensively. To achieve this, the Google Scholar search engine and three databases of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were used.ResultsEpinecidin-1 is a cationic AMP with an alpha-helical structure. Seven functional usages of this peptide have been reported in the literature including antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiprotozoal, anticancer, immunomodulatory, and wound healing properties. Moreover, this peptide has high potential to be used as an active ingredient in cleaning solutions as well as application in vaccine production.ConclusionDue to significant antimicrobial activities tested on bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Helicobacter pylori and also wound healing properties, Epi-1 has high potential to be considered as an important candidate for the production of new drugs and treatment of various infections including diabetic foot ulcer and peptic ulcer. Moreover, adjuvant-like properties of Epi-1 make it a suitable candidate for the studies related to an adjuvant. Other attractive properties such as anticancer effects have also been reported for this peptide which encourages further studies on this peptide.
Highlights
Antibiotic-resistant pathogens are an emerging threat in this century
Investigation of various organs of E. coioides showed that the most expression of this Antimicrobial Peptide (AMP) was related to the head, kidneys, intestines, and skin
While the immunohistochemical analysis showed that the peptide was localized in the gills and intestines [10]
Summary
Antibiotic-resistant pathogens are an emerging threat in this century. Epinecidin-1 is a multifunctional Antimicrobial Peptide (AMP) produced by Orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) has been shown to have extensive potentials as an alternative for current antibiotics. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens is one of the main concerns of health organizations in recent years. Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) are one of the most potent alternatives, and many studies have been conducted for them in recent years. They usually have a short length (less than 50 amino acids), and cell membrane attack is the most known mechanism of their antimicrobial activity. One of the main advantages of these AMPs is their good antimicrobial effect against multidrug-resistant pathogens.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have