Oops, we did it again.
This time with CNR: Nino Mazzaglia, Giuseppe Pappalardo and may others and of course our dear Milo Malanga.

Together we explored the role, chemistry and biology of defensins, of course with the help of cyclodextrins, particularly succinylated-BCD polymer.

Defensins are a large and ancient family of host–defence peptides present across vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants, where they play a crucial role in innate immunity.

Structural Characterization, β‐Cyclodextrin Polymer Interaction, and Biological Assessment of the N‐Terminal Peptide from the RPD‐1 Big Defensin of Ruditapes p hilippinarum – Turnaturi – 2026 – Chemistry–Methods – Wiley Online Library