Pseudin
Pseudin is a peptide derived from Pseudis paradoxa.[1] Pseudins have some antimicrobial function.[2][3]
There are several different forms:
- pseudin-1[4]
- pseudin-2 -- has been proposed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes.[5][6]
- pseudin-4[7]
See also
References
- ^ "InterPro: IPR013156 Pseudin antimicrobial peptide". Retrieved 2008-03-02.
- ^ senior reporters; G.C. Barrett; J.S. Davies. (2004). Amino acids, peptides and proteins. Cambridge, Eng: Royal Society of Chemistry. pp. 72. ISBN 0-85404-242-3.
- ^ Rinaldi AC (2002). "Antimicrobial peptides from amphibian skin: an expanding scenario". Curr Opin Chem Biol. 6 (6): 799–804. doi:10.1016/S1367-5931(02)00401-5. PMID 12470734.
- ^ "Pseudin-1 - Pseudis paradoxa (Paradoxical frog)". Retrieved 2008-03-02.
- ^ Abdel-Wahab YH, Power GJ, Ng MT, Flatt PR, Conlon JM (2008). "Insulin-releasing properties of the frog skin peptide pseudin-2 and its [Lys(18)]-substituted analogue". Biol. Chem. 389 (2): 143–8. doi:10.1515/BC.2008.018. PMID 18163889.
- ^ Rose, David (2008-03-03). "Jungle frog's anti-infection agent may help millions of diabetics - Times Online". The Times. London. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
- ^ "Pseudin-4 - Pseudis paradoxa (Paradoxical frog)". Retrieved 2008-03-02.
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