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Amino Acid Sequence and Antimicrobial Activity of Chitin-Binding Peptides, Pp-AMP 1 and Pp-AMP 2, from Japanese Bamboo Shoots (Phyllostachys pubescens).

Authors :
Fujimura, Masatoshi
Ideguchi, Mineo
Minami, Yuji
Watanabe, Keiichi
Tadera, Kenjiro
Source :
Bioscience, Biotechnology & Biochemistry; Mar2005, Vol. 69 Issue 3, p642-645, 4p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Investigates the amino acid sequence and antimicrobial activity of chitin-binding peptides, Pp-AMP 1 and Pp-AMP 2, from Japanese bamboo shoots (Phyllostachys pubescens). Structural features of the chitin-binding peptides; High degree of homology shown by the peptides to mistletoe toxins.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09168451
Volume :
69
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Bioscience, Biotechnology & Biochemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17236589
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1271/bbb.69.642