Effects of the Hinge Region of Cecropin A(1-8)-Melittin 2(1-12), a Synthetic Antimicrobial Peptide on Antibacterial, Antitumor, and Vesicle-Disrupting Activity

Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Volumn 32, Issue 6, 1999, Pages 561-566

  Shin, Song Yub ^a   Kang, Joo Hyun ^a   Jang, So Yun ^a   Kim, Kil Lyong ^a   Hahm, Kyung Soo ^a  

^a Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB)   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Antitumor activity; CA(1 8) ME(1 12); Helix hinge helix structure; Hinge region; Vesicle disrupting activity

Indexed keywords

EID: 0346487430     PISSN: 12258687     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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