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
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Histatin 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
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Histatin 5 |
| Category | Antimicrobial Peptides |
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