Halocidin |
halophilic ionocytes |
a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motif-8 |
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This antimicrobial peptide (FWGHIWNAVKRVGANALHGAVTGALS) is produced by hemocytes of the marine invertebrate Halocynthia papillosa. It shows antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria. The primary structure does not show any significant similarities with previously described antimicrobial peptides.
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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