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ple1

Gene
ple1
Protein
Pleurocidin
Organism
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
Length
68 amino acids
Function
Antimicrobial peptide with potent activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Activity against E.coli and B.subtilis. Weaker activity against L.mucor, s.marcescens and P.aeruginosa. May play a role in innate host defense.
Similarity
Belongs to the pleurocidin family.
Mass
7.601 kDa
Sequence
MKFTATFLMMAIFVLMVEPGECGWGSFFKKAAHVGKHVGKAALTHYLGDKQELNKRAVDEDPNVIVFE