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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Histatin 5

Salivary antimicrobial peptide with potent antifungal activity against Candida albicans.

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Histatin 5

Overview

Salivary antimicrobial peptide with potent antifungal activity against Candida albicans.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameHistatin 5

Mechanism of Action

Penetrates fungal cells and targets mitochondrial function causing ATP depletion and cell death.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameHistatin 5
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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