Congeners of SMAP29 kill ovine pathogens and induce ultrastructural damage in bacterial cells

V. C. Kalfa, H. P. Jia, R. A. Kunkle, Jr McCray, B. F. Tack, K. A. Brogden

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Abstract

SMAP29, an ovine cathelicidin, was systematically altered to create a family of 23 related peptides for MIC and minimum bactericidal concentration determinations. SMAP28, SMAP29, and a derivative of SMAP29 called ovispirin were all antimicrobial. However, many congeners of SMAP29 and ovispirin were not as active as the parent molecules. With immunoelectron microscopy, SMAP29 was seen on membranes and within the cytoplasm of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3256-3261
Number of pages6
JournalAntimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
Volume45
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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