TABLE 1.
Mollusca species whose mucin have been applied in various sectors for biomedical or biotechnology applications.
| Mollusca species | Common name | Applicable sectors | Uses | Development stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Helix aspersa
|
Garden Snail | Cosmetics | Skin Care Cancer Treatment Topical Antibiotic | Commercially available(Benton, Mizon, Cos Rx, Biopelle, Missha) |
Archachatina marginata
|
Banana Rasp Snail | Antimicrobial Pharmacology Wound Care | Antibiotic Drug Delivery & Medication Wound Dressing | Patented for use (US patent #: WO2000068258A2) |
Achatina fulica
|
Kalutara snail | Antimicrobial Pharmacology Wound Care | Antibiotic Drug Delivery Medication Wound Dressing | Patented for use (US patent #: WO2000068258A2) |
Arion subfuscus
|
Dusky Arion | Medical equipment | Surgical glue | Active research (University of Pennsylvania Lehigh University) |
Helix pomatia
|
Burgundy snail | Personal care | Shampoo | Commercially available (Royer) |
Tikoconus costarricanus
|
T. costarricanus | Biotech | Adhesion and lubrication | Reported in literature |