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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Main Authors: Bo-Yeon Kim, Yun-Hui Kim, Yong-Soo Choi, Man-Young Lee, Kwang-Sik Lee, Byung-Rae Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/10/958