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| Magainins: |
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| 1. | Amphipathic
peptides (21-26 AA residues) |
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| 2. | Found in frog
skin |
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| 3. | Form right handed
helixes |
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| 4. | Have
anti-bacterial (both gram + and gram -}, |
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| anti-fungal, and anti-protozal activity |
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| 5. They form pores in lipid bi-layers |
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