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amyL

Gene
amyL
Protein
Bacteriocin amylovorin-L
Organism
Lactobacillus amylovorus
Length
65 amino acids
Function
This heat stable bacteriocin inhibits the growth of closely related Lactobacillus species. It may act as a pore-forming protein, creating a channel in the cell membrane. It kills Lactobacillus helveticus ATCC 15009, but displays no activity towards Listeria species.
Similarity
Belongs to the bacteriocin class IIB family.
Mass
6.537 kDa
Sequence
MKQLNSEQLQNIIGGNRWTNAYSAALGCAVPGVKYGKKLGGVWGAVIGGVGGAAVCGLAGYVRKG