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Lfpep is a synthetic cationic peptide including the sequences from positions 18-40 of human lactoferrin. Lfpep has bactericidal and giardicidal effects. Lfpep permeabilizes Candida albicans cells. The antifungal activity and salt resistance of Lfpep are higher than those of kaliocin-1, which is based also on lactoferrin sequences (Viejo-Diaz et al, 2003).
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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