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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Polyphemusin: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference

AMP from horseshoe crab with anti-HIV activity through CXCR4 blockade. This antimicrobial peptide demonstrates activity against pathogens and is studied for ...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
polyphemusin antimicrobial arthropod

Overview

AMP from horseshoe crab with anti-HIV activity through CXCR4 blockade.

Structure

PropertyValue
NamePolyphemusin

Mechanism of Action

Binds CXCR4 co-receptor preventing HIV entry while showing antimicrobial activity.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NamePolyphemusin
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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