FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as TX1AB_MYRPI, TX1AB. Has strong cytotoxic and hemolytic activities. Is more potent against mononuclear leukocytes than against granulocytes. The synthesized peptide 57-76 shows a potent and broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and also against the fungus C.albicans. Adopts an alpha-helical structure.

EXTERNAL LINKS

uniprot
enzyme classification

TX1AB

M-myrmeciitoxin-Mp1

TX1AB

Molecular Synopsis