Hemolymph defensin from the hard tick Haemaphysalis longicornis attacks Gram-positive bacteria

[Display omitted] •The HEdefensin peptide showed antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria such as Micrococcus luteus.•HEdefensin binds to M. luteus.•The HEdefensin peptide increased the membrane permeability of M. luteus. Ticks are key vectors of some important diseases of humans and an...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of invertebrate pathology 2018-07, Vol.156, p.14-18
Hauptverfasser:	Yada, Yurika, Talactac, Melbourne Rio, Kusakisako, Kodai, Hernandez, Emmanuel Pacia, Galay, Remil Linggatong, Andoh, Masako, Fujisaki, Kozo, Tanaka, Tetsuya
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bacteria Defensin Haemaphysalis longicornis
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