The hymenochirins: A family of host-defense peptides from the Congo dwarf clawed frog Hymenochirus boettgeri (Pipidae)

► Five host-defense peptides, termed hymenochirins, were isolated from skin secretions of Hymenochirus boettgeri (Pipidae). ► The peptides show little structural similarity with host-defense peptides from Xenopus and Silurana species. ► The hymenochirins display broad-spectrum antimicrobial and low hemolytic activities.