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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Magainin 1

Frog skin AMP from Xenopus laevis forming voltage-dependent ion channels in bacterial membranes.

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Magainin 1

Overview

Frog skin AMP from Xenopus laevis forming voltage-dependent ion channels in bacterial membranes.

Structure

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NameMagainin 1

Mechanism of Action

Amphipathic alpha-helix inserts into membranes forming voltage-dependent ion channels.

References

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

Chemical Identity

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NameMagainin 1
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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