Magainins

A class of antimicrobial peptides discovered in the skin of XENOPUS LAEVIS. They kill bacteria by permeabilizing cell membranes without exhibiting significant toxicity against mammalian cells.

Year introduced: 2008

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Tree Number(s): D12.644.050.500, D12.644.066.500.500, D12.776.543.695.054.500

MeSH Unique ID: D054806

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• Magainin

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Peptides
Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides
Magainins

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Peptides
Antimicrobial Peptides
Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides
Magainins

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Membrane Proteins
Pore Forming Cytotoxic Proteins
Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides
Magainins