6pf0

Structural highlights

Function

[MORO_MORSA] Exhibits broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as against a variety of fungi. Has hemolytic activity. Seems to disrupt the membranes by adopting an alpha helical conformation and forming toroidal pores.^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ↑ Silphaduang U, Noga EJ. Peptide antibiotics in mast cells of fish. Nature. 2001 Nov 15;414(6861):268-9. PMID:11713517 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/35104690
2. ↑ Campagna S, Saint N, Molle G, Aumelas A. Structure and mechanism of action of the antimicrobial peptide piscidin. Biochemistry. 2007 Feb 20;46(7):1771-8. Epub 2007 Jan 25. PMID:17253775 doi:10.1021/bi0620297