Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate
Tachyplesin: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference
AMP from horseshoe crab hemocytes with beta-sheet structure and membrane-disrupting activity. This antimicrobial peptide demonstrates activity against pathog...
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tachyplesin antimicrobial arthropod
Overview
AMP from horseshoe crab hemocytes with beta-sheet structure and membrane-disrupting activity.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Tachyplesin |
Mechanism of Action
Disulfide-stabilized beta-sheet structure inserts into bacterial membranes causing lysis.
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Tachyplesin |
| Category | Antimicrobial Peptides |
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