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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Diptericin

Glycine-rich AMP from Drosophila with gram-negative antibacterial activity.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
defensin antimicrobial drosophila

Diptericin

Overview

Glycine-rich AMP from Drosophila with gram-negative antibacterial activity.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameDiptericin

Mechanism of Action

Glycine-rich peptide targets gram-negative bacteria through peptidoglycan interaction.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameDiptericin
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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