BIOPEP-UWM: Report

ID 5492
Name Apidaecin IB
sequence
GNNRPVYIPQPRPPHPRL

Function:
Apidaecins have bactericidal activity; predominantly against gram-negative bacteria. They seem to interfere with cell propagation.
 
Number of residues
18
Activity code
ab
Activity :
antibacterial
Chemical mass 2108.4021 Monoisotopic mass 2107.1519
EC50 :
0.00 µM



Bibliographic data:
Authors
Casteels P., Ampe C., Jacobs F., Vaeck M., Tempst P.;
Title
"Apidaecins: antibacterial peptides from honeybees."; EMBO J. 8:2387-2391.
Year Source
1989 Journal



Additional information:
From Apis mellifera (Honeybee).



Database reference:
SWISS-PROT AP14_APIME