Characterization of a novel Manduca sexta beta-1, 3-glucan recognition protein (βGRP3) with multiple functions

Recombinant Manduca sexta βGRP3 purified from Drosophila S2 cells showed strong bacteriostatic activity against Bacillus cereus, which is resistant to ampicillin (Amp) by inhibition zone assay (A) and micro-dilution assay (B).92