Publications by authors named "Eissa Al-Mutawa"
Article Synopsis
- The Cascades frog (Rana cascadae) is part of a group of six frog species in western North America, and its populations are declining due to vulnerability to pathogens.
- An analysis of its skin secretions identified six antimicrobial peptides, with two (ranatuerin-2CSa and brevinin-1CSa) demonstrating significant antibacterial properties, particularly against E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
- Taxonomic studies reveal that R. cascadae, along with two other species, forms a distinct clade, suggesting complex evolutionary relationships among ranid frogs are still being researched.
