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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Galleria Defensin

Major AMP from greater wax moth hemolymph with gram-positive bactericidal activity.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
defensin antimicrobial moth

Galleria Defensin

Overview

Major AMP from greater wax moth hemolymph with gram-positive bactericidal activity.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameGalleria Defensin

Mechanism of Action

Cysteine-stabilized defensin structure provides potent activity against gram-positive bacteria.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameGalleria Defensin
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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