Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate
Drosomycin
Antifungal defensin from Drosophila hemolymph providing innate immune defense.
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defensin antifungal drosophila
Drosomycin
Overview
Antifungal defensin from Drosophila hemolymph providing innate immune defense.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Drosomycin |
Mechanism of Action
Disulfide-stabilized beta-sheet structure targets fungal membranes specifically.
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Drosomycin |
| Category | Antimicrobial Peptides |
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