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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Fish Piscidin

AMP from fish gill and skin providing mucosal defense against aquatic pathogens.

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Fish Piscidin

Overview

AMP from fish gill and skin providing mucosal defense against aquatic pathogens.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameFish Piscidin

Mechanism of Action

Amphipathic alpha-helical peptide disrupts bacterial membranes in aquatic environment.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameFish Piscidin
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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