Piscidin-1
Piscidin-1 antimicrobial peptide
22 Amino Acids · MW: ~2,500 Da
Amino Acids
22
Molecular Weight
~2,500 Da
Half-life
N/A
Research Score
3.7
Studies
65
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Piscidin-1?
A cationic fish-derived antimicrobial peptide with published activity against bacteria and enveloped viruses. It is a preclinical lead for topical and mucosal innate-defense research because of its membrane-active properties.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
broad antimicrobial activity
membrane-active antiviral effects
innate-defense mimicry
topical lead compound
Research Summary
Piscidin-1 is one of the better-studied fish antimicrobial peptides with broad innate-defense relevance. The literature supports antiviral and antimicrobial effects primarily in preclinical and cell-based models.
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