Crotalicidin

Uses

Crotalicidin is an antimicrobial peptide and anti-tumor peptide that can effectively inhibit the activity of Gram-negative bacteria and tumor cells. Crotalicidin can be obtained from rattlesnake venom. Crotalicidin can be used in the study of microbial infections and cancer[1].

References

[1] Falcao CB, et al. Structural Dissection of Crotalicidin, a Rattlesnake Venom Cathelicidin, Retrieves a Fragment with Antimicrobial and Antitumor Activity. J Med Chem. 2015 Nov 12;58(21):8553-63. DOI:10.1021/acs.jmedchem.5b01142