Since sponges, as typical filter-feeders, are uncovered to a excessive load of attacking prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, they’re armed with a large arsenal of antimicrobial/cytostatic low-molecular-weight, non-proteinaceous bioactive compounds. Here we current the first sponge agent belonging to the group of ASABF-type antimicrobial peptides. The ASABF gene was recognized and cloned from the demosponge Suberites… Continue reading
