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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Tachyplesin

AMP from horseshoe crab hemocytes with beta-sheet structure and membrane-disrupting activity.

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Tachyplesin

Overview

AMP from horseshoe crab hemocytes with beta-sheet structure and membrane-disrupting activity.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameTachyplesin

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

PropertyValue
NameTachyplesin
CategoryAntimicrobial Peptides

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