Macropin

Macropin (MAC-1 peptide) is an antimicrobial peptide found in the venom of the solitary bee Macropis fulvipes. It exhibits antibacterial properties against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, demonstrates inhibitory effects on fungi, and possesses moderate hemolytic activity on human red blood cells. Macropin is utilized in research for anti-infective therapies.

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