GGGEYDDYGHLRFamide |
GGGLSSVGGGSSTIK |
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[Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-Gly-His-Leu-Val-Ala] This is an antimicrobial peptide found in the Indian non-mulberry silk worm Antheraea mylitta. The peptide effectively kills urinary tract associated multi-drug-resistant Escherichia coli by perturbing its membrane.
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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