Cecropin

Translation of "cecropin" into Russian

cecropin

Noun

cecropin

cecropins pl

цекропин

Cecropin is an antimicrobial peptide found in insects.

Цекропин - это антимикробный пептид, обнаруженный у насекомых.

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cecropin

Noun

Any of a group of linear cationic antimicrobial peptides originally isolated from the hemolymph of the cecropia moth and later found in many insects, which disrupt bacterial cell membranes as part of innate immunity.

Cecropin exhibits potent activity against Gram-negative bacteria by causing membrane lysis.

cecropin

Adjective

Relating to or containing cecropin.

The researchers designed a cecropin peptide derivative with enhanced stability.

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