Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate
Apidaecin: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference
Proline-rich AMP from honeybee hemolymph inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. This antimicrobial peptide demonstrates activity against pathogens and is st...
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apidaecin antimicrobial insect
Overview
Proline-rich AMP from honeybee hemolymph inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Apidaecin |
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
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Apidaecin |
| Category | Antimicrobial Peptides |
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