Microbial symbionts of insects as a source of new antimicrobials: a review
Laurence Van Moll, Jeroen De Smet, Paul Cos, Leen Van Campenhout
Abstract
fungus-growing ant, seems to be the most promising insect symbiont-derived antimicrobial so far. Overall, insect microbiota appears to be a promising search area to discover new antimicrobial drug candidates.
Topics & Concepts
AntimicrobialBiologyInsectStreptomycesMicrobiologyBacteriaEcologyGeneticsInsect symbiosis and bacterial influencesInsect and Pesticide ResearchInsect Utilization and Effects