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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.     
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
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

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