Antimicrobial Activity of Apidermin 2 from the Honeybee <i>Apis mellifera</i>
Apidermins (APDs) are known as structural cuticular proteins in insects, but their additional roles are poorly understood. In this study, we characterized the honeybee, <i>Apis mellifera</i>, APD 2 (AmAPD 2), which displays activity suggesting antimicrobial properties. In <i>A. mel...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/10/958 |