CGPGTKKVHVIFNYKGKNVLINKDIRC |
CgrA |
Kidney-type arginase |
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[Crassostrea gigas proline-rich peptide] The cDNA for this 37 amino acid peptide has been cloned by Gueguen et al (2009). The peptide is a defense peptide expressed in hemocytes in the oyster Crassostrea gigas. The peptide shows antimicrobial activity and synergizes with an oyster defensin (Cg-Def).
For other proteins/peptides with functions in innate immunity and/or antimicrobial activities see also: Innate immunity and defense peptides Dictionary.
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