Compound ID | 3535

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Beetle-defensin derived AMP

Synonym(s): 19L–30R-NH2  |  LCAAHCLAIGRR-NH2

Class: Antimicrobial peptide

Spectrum of activity: Gram-positive
Details of activity: Active against Staphylococcus aureus
Description: Semi-synthetic compound; derived from the natural product antimicrobial peptide produced by the rhinoceros beetle Allomyrina dichotoma; also shows antitumour properties
Year first mentioned: 1999
Development status: Experimental
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Citations:
  • https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jmj/62/2/62_112/_article/-char/en
  • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1220020/pdf/9931294.pdf

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