NanoLC-MS/MS sequencing and in silico analysis of bioactive peptides from Lusitanian Toadfish Halobatrachus didactylus body mucus

Cunha, Marta Fernandez; Coscueta, Ezequiel R.; Brassesco, María Emilia; Almada, Frederico; Gonçalves, David; Pintado, Manuela

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Cunha, Marta Fernandez

Coscueta, Ezequiel R.

Brassesco, María Emilia

Almada, Frederico

Gonçalves, David

Pintado, Manuela

Abstract(s)

The mucus covers the fish's body, working as a protective barrier. Besides physical protection, mucus provides molecules that protect the fish from damaging pathogens [1,2]. Has been reported that antimicrobial peptides are secreted in the mucus, which play an essential role in defense against microbial pathogens since these belong to the innate immune system [2,3].