Protein
Antibacterial peptide PMAP-23
Function
Exerts antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and negative bacteria at concentrations of 2-16 micro molar. Its activity appears to be mediated by its ability to damage bacterial membranes.
Similarity
Belongs to the cathelicidin family.
Sequence
METQRASLCLGRWSLWLLLLGLVVPSASAQALSYREAVLRAVDRLNEQSSEANLYRLLELDQPPKADEDPGTPKPVSFTVKETVCPRPTRQPPELCDFKENGRVKQCVGTVTLKEIRGNFDITCNQLQSVRIIDLLWRVRRPQKPKFVTVWVR