Inducible ASABF-type antimicrobial peptide from the sponge Suberites domuncula: microbicidal and hemolytic activity in vitro and toxic effect on molluscs in vivo.
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 Continue reading