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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Apidaecin

Proline-rich AMP from honeybee hemolymph inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.

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Apidaecin

Overview

Proline-rich AMP from honeybee hemolymph inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameApidaecin

Mechanism of Action

Proline-rich peptide enters bacterial cells and inhibits DnaJ chaperone function.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameApidaecin
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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