Publications by authors named "Gehui Hu"
Article Synopsis
- Cyclotides, defense peptides found in plants like Viola japonica, were studied using advanced transcriptome sequencing, leading to the identification of 61 cyclotides, with 36 being newly discovered.
- Mass spectrometry revealed 21 of these cyclotides in V. japonica extract, and further analysis of five showed they effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria like Acinetobacter baumannii and Bacillus subtilis.
- The study also found these cyclotides can kill bacteria within 2 hours and disrupt microbial membranes while exhibiting some cytotoxic effects, paving the way for more research on their potential and mechanisms.
