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Pleurocidin

FieldValue
SymbolAntimicrobial12
NameAntimicrobial12
captionsolution structure and cell selectivity of piscidin 1 and its analogues
PfamPF08107
InterProIPR012515
TCDB1.C.62
OPM family142
OPM protein1z64

Pleurocidin is an antimicrobial peptide found in the mucus secreted by the skin of the winter flounder (Pleuronectes americanus). It exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Pleurocidin assumes an amphipathic alpha-helical conformation similar to other linear antimicrobial peptides and may play a role in innate host defence.

Potential Applications

Pleurocidin has been noted for its potential use in food safety, in part due to its heat stable properties and clinically demonstrated effectiveness against common food-borne microorganisms.

References

References

  1. Burrowes, O. J.. (2004-04-01). "Evaluation of Antimicrobial Spectrum and Cytotoxic Activity of Pleurocidin for Food Applications". Journal of Food Science.
  2. (May 1997). "Isolation and characterization of pleurocidin, an antimicrobial peptide in the skin secretions of winter flounder". J. Biol. Chem..
  3. Burrowes, O. J.. (2004-04-01). "Evaluation of Antimicrobial Spectrum and Cytotoxic Activity of Pleurocidin for Food Applications". Journal of Food Science.
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