Nutritional composition and techno-functional properties of sago palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) larvae protein extract

Kavle, Ruchita Rao; Pritchard, Ellenna Tamsin Maree; Carne, Alan; Bekhit, Alaa El‐Din A.; Morton, James D.; Agyei, Dominic

doi:10.1016/j.aspen.2023.102086

Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology

2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.aspen.2023.102086

|View full text |Cite

Nutritional composition and techno-functional properties of sago palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) larvae protein extract

Ruchita Rao Kavle

Ellenna Tamsin Maree Pritchard

Alan Carne

et al.

Help me understand this report

Search citation statements

Order By: Relevance

Paper Sections

Select...

Citation Types

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Year Published

2024

Publication Types

Select...

Article1

Relationship

Self Cite0

Independent1

Authors

Journals

Cited by 1 publication

References 55 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus larvae: A novel source for combating broad-spectrum bacterial and fungal infections

Niod,

Kepel,

Hessel

et al. 2024

Vet World

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern due to the growth of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, which makes it difficult to treat infection. Due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties against a diverse array of bacteria, both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and fungi, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus larval antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have demonstrated potential as antimicrobial agents for the treatment of microbial infections and prevention of antibiotic resistance. This study emphasizes the unexplored mechanisms of action of R. ferrugineus larvae against microorganisms. Among the most widely discussed mechanisms is the effect of AMPs in larvae in response to a threat or infection. Modulation of immune-related genes in the intestine and phagocytic capacity of its hemocytes may also affect the antimicrobial activity of R. ferrugineus larvae, with an increase in phenoloxidase activity possibly correlated with microbial clearance and survival rates of larvae. The safety and toxicity of R. ferrugineus larvae extracts, as well as their long-term efficacy, are also addressed in this paper. The implications of future research are explored in this paper, and it is certain that R. ferrugineus larvae have the potential to be developed as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent with proper investigation. Keywords: antimicrobial, broad-spectrum, larvae, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus.

show abstract

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus larvae: A novel source for combating broad-spectrum bacterial and fungal infections

Niod,

Kepel,

Hessel

et al. 2024

Vet World

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.

Contact Info

hi@scite.ai

10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614

Henderson, NV 89052, USA

Blog Terms and Conditions API Terms Privacy Policy Contact Cookie Preferences Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Made with 💙 for researchers

Part of the Research Solutions Family.

Nutritional composition and techno-functional properties of sago palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) larvae protein extract

Cited by 1 publication

References 55 publications

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus larvae: A novel source for combating broad-spectrum bacterial and fungal infections

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus larvae: A novel source for combating broad-spectrum bacterial and fungal infections

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About