Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate
Lacticin
lacticin is an antimicrobial peptide from amphibian skin with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
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lacticin antimicrobial peptide antimicrobial-peptides
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | lacticin |
| Type | Antimicrobial peptide |
| Source | Frog/Skin |
| Molecular Weight | 4569 Da |
Description
lacticin is an antimicrobial peptide from amphibian skin with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
Biological Function
This antimicrobial peptide plays important roles in:
- Physiological regulation
- Therapeutic potential
- Research applications
Research Significance
lacticin has been studied extensively for its:
- Mechanism of action
- Structure-activity relationships
- Clinical applications
- Drug development potential
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “lacticin” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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