In Silico and In Vitro Structure–Activity Relationship of Mastoparan and Its Analogs

Antimicrobial peptides are an important class of therapeutic agent used against a wide range of pathogens such as Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Mastoparan (MpVT) is an α-helix and amphipathic tetradecapeptide obtained from <i>Vespa tropica</i> venom. This...

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Main Authors: Prapenpuksiri Rungsa, Steve Peigneur, Nisachon Jangpromma, Sompong Klaynongsruang, Jan Tytgat, Sakda Daduang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/2/561