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Magainins
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Definition
: 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.
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Drugs
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magainin 2 peptide, Xenopus
108433-95-0
*Xenopus Proteins
*Magainins
Xenopus laevis.
Pharma Action
Anti-Infective Agents
Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1987;84(15):5449