Analogs of the Scorpion Venom Peptide Stigmurin: Structural Assessment, Toxicity, and Increased Antimicrobial Activity

Analogs of the Scorpion Venom Peptide Stigmurin: Structural Assessment, Toxicity, and Increased Antimicrobial Activity

Scorpion venom is a rich source of biologically active components and various peptides with high-potential therapeutic use that have been characterized for their antimicrobial and antiproliferative activities. Stigmurin is a peptide identified from the Tityus stigmurus venom gland with high antibact...

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Main Authors: Adriana M. S. Parente, Alessandra Daniele-Silva, Allanny A. Furtado, Menilla A. Melo, Ariane F. Lacerda, Moacir Queiroz, Cláudia Moreno, Elizabeth Santos, Hugo A. O. Rocha, Euzébio G. Barbosa, Eneas Carvalho, Arnobio A. Silva-Júnior, Marcelo S. Silva, Matheus de F. Fernandes-Pedrosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
antimicrobial peptide
scorpion venom
antiproliferative
antiparasitic
structure-activity relationship
Stigmurin
analog peptides
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/4/161

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