| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10835681 | Peptides | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠A new antimicrobial peptide was identified in the tick Ripicephalus microplus. ⺠This peptide is originated from bovine hemoglobin α-chain amino acids 98-114. ⺠Synthetic Hb 98-114 permeabilized Candida albicans cells and had fungicidal effect. ⺠Hb 98-114 has α-helix structure only in the presence of SDS micelles.
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Authors
Rodrigo Belmonte, Carlos E. Cruz, José R. Pires, Sirlei Daffre,