Evaluation of the White Garden Snail (Theba pisana) Mucus Slime for its Efficacy as an Antimicrobial Agent
Khuzama Alarfaj,
Ahmad Almatroudi,
Faris Alrumaihi
et al.
Abstract:The escalation of environmental pathogenic microorganisms and disregard of public hygiene practices have resulted in the emergence of various skin infections within communities. Recent investigations have proposed that diverse snail mucus compositions may possess antimicrobial properties. Therefore, it is imperative to conduct further research to elucidate specific antibacterial characteristics inherent in the mucus of White Garden snail (Theba pisana). This study aimed to evaluate antibacterial activity of Th… Show more
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