FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as OCE1_LEPLD, OCE1. Antimicrobial peptide with activity against Gram-negative bacteria but without activity against Gram-positive bacteria (PubMed:16712520). Shows a low activity in stimulating insulin release from rat BRIN-BD11 beta cells, and acts without loss of integrity of the plasma membrane (By similarity). Has very low hemolytic activity (PubMed:16712520). Shows weak amphipathicity in its alpha-helical conformation (PubMed:16712520).

EXTERNAL LINKS

uniprot
enzyme classification

OCE1

Ocellatin-L1

OCE1

Molecular Synopsis