Structure and functions of channel-forming peptides: magainins, cecropins, melittin and alamethicin.
B Bechinger - 1997 - cabidigitallibrary.org
B Bechinger
1997•cabidigitallibrary.orgThe structure and functions of membrane-active peptides are extensively reviewed. These
peptides including cecropins from insects, melittin from honey bees (Apis mellifera) and
alamethicin from the fungus Trichoderma viride, can be synthesized and purified by
chemical or biochemical means in sufficient quantities to allow for their study by biophysical
techniques. The systems of particular interest for pharmacological applications:
immunological or tumoricidal activity are briefly discussed.
peptides including cecropins from insects, melittin from honey bees (Apis mellifera) and
alamethicin from the fungus Trichoderma viride, can be synthesized and purified by
chemical or biochemical means in sufficient quantities to allow for their study by biophysical
techniques. The systems of particular interest for pharmacological applications:
immunological or tumoricidal activity are briefly discussed.
Abstract
The structure and functions of membrane-active peptides are extensively reviewed. These peptides including cecropins from insects, melittin from honey bees (Apis mellifera) and alamethicin from the fungus Trichoderma viride, can be synthesized and purified by chemical or biochemical means in sufficient quantities to allow for their study by biophysical techniques. The systems of particular interest for pharmacological applications: immunological or tumoricidal activity are briefly discussed.
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