Figainin 1, a Novel Amphibian Skin Peptide with Antimicrobial and Antiproliferative Properties

Figainin 1, a Novel Amphibian Skin Peptide with Antimicrobial and Antiproliferative Properties

Amphibian skin secretions are abundant in bioactive compounds, especially antimicrobial peptides. These molecules are generally cationic and rich in hydrophobic amino acids, have an amphipathic structure and adopt an α-helical conformation when in contact with microorganisms membranes. In this work,...

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Main Authors: Carlos José Correia Santana, Ana Carolina Martins Magalhães, Agenor C. M. dos Santos Júnior, Carlos André Ornelas Ricart, Beatriz D. Lima, Alice da Cunha Morales Álvares, Sonia Maria de Freitas, Osmindo Rodrigues Pires, Wagner Fontes, Mariana S. Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
amphibian
<i>Boana raniceps</i>
skin secretion
structural analysis
antimicrobial peptide
cytolytic peptide
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/9/625

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