Scorpine |
SCO-spondin |
a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motif-4 |
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This antimicrobial peptide, GFGCPLNQGACHRHCRSIRRRGGYCAGFFKQTCCYRN, has been identified in the scorpion Leiurus quinquestriatus (Cociancich et al, 1993). It shows sequence similarity to some other insect defensins and scorpion toxins. The peptide is active against Gram-positive 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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