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Latarcin

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Symbol
  
Latarcin

InterPro
  
IPR018802

OPM protein
  
2pco

Pfam
  
PF10279

OPM superfamily
  
296

Pfam
  
structures

Latarcins are short antimicrobial peptides from the venom of the spider Lachesana tarabaevi. Latarcins adopt an amphipathic alpha-helical structure in the plasma membrane. Possible pharmacological applications for latarcins include antimicrobial and anticancer treatments.

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Latarcin Wikipedia