Exploring the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Plant Defensins

Plants produce different antimicrobial peptides, for protection against pathogens. Plant defensins are small proteins with a rigid structure held together by four disulphide bonds. These defensins offer broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties and various biological functions, such as immune regulation, angiogenesis, wound healing and antitumor activity. In this project, we aim to assess the antimicrobial activity of defensins against bacteria and fungi in the established larval model.