Magainins

**Definition:** A class of antimicrobial peptides discovered in the skin of XENOPUS LAEVIS. They kill bacteria by permeabilizing cell membranes without exhibiting significant toxicity against mammalian cells.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.050.500 - D12.644.066.500.500 - D12.776.543.695.054.500

**Synonyms:** - Magainin