Dermaseptin H2 |
Dermaseptin-PD-1 |
CALNUC |
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abbr. SmDLP. This peptide [DLWNSIKDMAAAAGRAALNAVTGMVNQ] belongs to the family of antimicrobial peptides known as dermaseptins. It is derived from the parasite Schistosoma mansoni (Quinn et al, 2005). The peptide has antimicrobial activity against the Gram-positive bacterium Micrococcus luteus and the yeast Candida albicans. It is hemolytic for human and duck erythrocytes.
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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