Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs)
Immune ModulationResearch use only
Educational use only. Not medical advice. Verify all information with primary sources and a licensed clinician before use.
Body Map
microbial cell membranes
Overview
AMPs are diverse cationic and amphipathic peptides that disrupt microbial membranes through various mechanisms including pore formation, membrane thinning, and carpet model disruption. Over 3,000 natural AMPs have been identified in all classes of life.
Primary Uses
Therapeutic antimicrobial agents
Immune modulation
Protocol Reference
Dose
Not specified
Research Models
animalsbacteriafungiplants
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