Snail mucus from the mantle and foot of two land snails, Lissachatina fulica and Hemiplecta distincta, exhibits different protein profile and biological activity

Abstract Objective Snails secrete different types of mucus that serve several functions, and are increasingly being exploited for medical cosmetic applications. In this study, we explored the protein pattern compared biological properties secreted from mantle collar foot two snail species, Lissachatina fulica Hemiplecta distincta . Result Protein profile showed a between species secretory parts. The mantle-specific bands were further characterized among them was an antibacterial protein, achacin. Accordingly, exhibited higher activity than in both species. H. , first reported here, also properties, but with lower to L. Snail anti-tyrosinase antioxidant no significant difference mucus. These results indicate some compositions activities slime foot, which might be associated their specific functions animal useful