Attacin | |
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![]() The silk moth, Hyalophora cecropia | |
Identifiers | |
Symbol | Attacin, Att |
InterPro | IPR040428 |
Attacin is a glycine-rich protein of about 20 kDa belonging to the group of antimicrobial peptides (AMP). It is active against Gram-negative bacteria. [1]
Attacin was first discovered in Hyalophora cecropia, [2] [3] but is widely conserved in different insects from butterflies to fruit flies.
Attacin | |
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![]() The silk moth, Hyalophora cecropia | |
Identifiers | |
Symbol | Attacin, Att |
InterPro | IPR040428 |
Attacin is a glycine-rich protein of about 20 kDa belonging to the group of antimicrobial peptides (AMP). It is active against Gram-negative bacteria. [1]
Attacin was first discovered in Hyalophora cecropia, [2] [3] but is widely conserved in different insects from butterflies to fruit flies.