A new trypsin inhibitor from Centrosema plumieri effective against digestive proteases from Tribolium castaneum, an eco-friendly alternative.

Tribolium castaneum, also known as the red flour beetle, is a polyphagous pest that seriously damages agricultural products, including stored and processed grains. Researchers have aimed to discover alternative pest control mechanisms that are less harmful to the ecosystem than those currently used. We conduct the purification and characterization of a protease inhibitor from C.

Purification and characterization of a new trypsin-like protease from .

Proteases are the main enzymes traded worldwide-comprising 60% of the total enzyme market-and are fundamental to the degradation and processing of proteins and peptides. Due to their high commercial demand and biological importance, there is a search for alternative sources of these enzymes. is highlighted for its agroecological applications, including organic fertilizers, nematode combat, and revegetation of areas contaminated with toxic substances.

Inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases: a troubleshooting for dentin adhesion.

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are enzymes that can degrade collagen in hybrid layer and reduce the longevity of adhesive restorations. As scientific understanding of the MMPs has advanced, useful strategies focusing on preventing these enzymes' actions by MMP inhibitors have quickly developed in many medical fields. However, in restorative dentistry, it is still not well established.