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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Porcine Defensin PR-39: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference

Proline-arginine-rich antibiotic from porcine neutrophils inhibiting protein synthesis. This antimicrobial peptide demonstrates activity against pathogens an...

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defensin antimicrobial porcine

Overview

Proline-arginine-rich antibiotic from porcine neutrophils inhibiting protein synthesis.

Structure

PropertyValue
NamePorcine Defensin PR-39

Mechanism of Action

PR-rich peptide enters bacteria and inhibits protein synthesis without membrane disruption.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NamePorcine Defensin PR-39
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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