Metalnikowin-3 |
metal transporting protein 1 |
PIAS |
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Metalnikowins constitute a family of antibacterial proline-rich peptides isolated from the hemipteran insect Palomena prasina (green shield bug) (Chernysh et al, 1996).
Metalnikowin-1 (VDKPDYRPRPRPPNM), Metalnikowin-2A (VDKPDYRPRPWPRPN), Metalnikowin-2B (VDKPDYRPRPWPRNMI), and Metalnikowin-3 (VDKPDYRPRPWPRPNM) are active against Gram-negative bacteria.
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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