Anti-Listeria activities of Galleria mellonella hemolymph proteins.

ABSTRACT: We report the use of antimicrobial hemolymph proteins from the model host Galleria mellonella as an inhibitor for various Listeria strains, providing a novel source for antilisterial therapeutics. We also have shown that specific virulence-associated genes known to mediate antimicrobial resistance of Listeria in mammalian models indicated a similar function in Galleria.

SUBMITTER: Mukherjee K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3131625 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature