pleurocidins
Pleurocidins are a class of cationic antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) identified in the hemolymph of the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas. These peptides play a crucial role in the innate immune defense of oysters against a variety of bacterial and fungal pathogens. Pleurocidins are characterized by their broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and their ability to disrupt the cell membranes of target microorganisms.
The structure of pleurocidins typically involves a relatively short amino acid sequence, often rich in positively
The study of pleurocidins is of interest for several reasons, including their potential application in the