Attacin
| Attacin | |
|---|---|
 The silk moth, Hyalophora cecropia | |
| Identifiers | |
| Symbol | Attacin, Att |
| InterPro | IPR040428 |
Attacin is a glycine-rich protein of about 20 kDa belonging to the group of antimicrobial peptides (AMP). It is active against Gram-negative bacteria.[1]
Attacin was first discovered in Hyalophora cecropia,[2][3] but is widely conserved in different insects from butterflies to fruit flies.
See also
- Diptericin, a structurally related antimicrobial peptide