Unlocking the Potential of the Antimicrobial Peptide Gomesin: From Discovery and Structure–Activity Relationships to Therapeutic Applications

Gomesin is a cationic antimicrobial peptide which is isolated from the haemocytes of the Brazilian tarantula Acanthoscurria gomesiana and can be produced chemically by Fmoc solid-phase peptide synthesis. Gomesin exhibits a range of biological activities, as demonstrated by its toxicity against thera...

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Main Authors: Xiaorong Liu, Sónia T. Henriques, David J. Craik, Lai Yue Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/6/5893