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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Dermaseptin B2

Potent frog AMP selective against Candida albicans and cancer cells.

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dermaseptin antimicrobial frog

Dermaseptin B2

Overview

Potent frog AMP selective against Candida albicans and cancer cells.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameDermaseptin B2

Mechanism of Action

Selectivity for fungal and cancer cell membranes over normal mammalian cells.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameDermaseptin B2
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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