| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006257 | Peptides | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠First study describing the antibacterial activity of the venom of the Tetramorium bicarinatum ant against different referenced and wild Staphylococcus strains. ⺠The compound responsible for antibacterial activity is a novel amidated linear cationic peptide. ⺠This peptide, named Bicarinalin, is composed of 20 amino-acids and her sequence is totally original. ⺠Bicarinalin is weakly hemolytic, so it could be an interesting alternative drug.
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Authors
Aline Rifflet, Sabine Gavalda, Nathan Téné, Jérôme Orivel, Jérôme Leprince, Laure Guilhaudis, Eric Génin, Angélique Vétillard, Michel Treilhou,