Pseudin

Pseudin is a peptide derived from Pseudis paradoxa.[1] Pseudins have some antimicrobial function.[2][3]

There are several different forms:

See also

References
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  2. 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.
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  4. "Pseudin-1 - Pseudis paradoxa (Paradoxical frog)". Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. "Pseudin-4 - Pseudis paradoxa (Paradoxical frog)". Retrieved 2008-03-02.


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