Several myeloid precursors of antibacterial peptides have recently been shown to share homologous pre- and pro-regions. Taking advantage of this homology, a novel cDNA was cloned from pig bone marrow RNA. This encodes a 166-residue polypeptide with highly conserved pre- (29 residues) and pro- (10l residues) sequences, followed by a unique, 36-residue C-terminal sequence. Structure analyses of this C-terminal region have identified a highly cationic sequence predicted to adopt an amphipathic α-helical conformation. A peptide corresponding to this sequence was chemically synthesized and shown to arrest the growth of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. At least for Escherichia coli, the activity of this peptide appears to be mediated by its ability to permeabilize the bacterial membranes.

Chemical synthesis and biological activity of a novel antibacterial peptide deduced from a pig myeloid cDNA.

SCOCCHI, MARCO;TOSSI, ALESSANDRO;GENNARO, RENATO;ZANETTI, MARGHERITA
1994-01-01

Abstract

Several myeloid precursors of antibacterial peptides have recently been shown to share homologous pre- and pro-regions. Taking advantage of this homology, a novel cDNA was cloned from pig bone marrow RNA. This encodes a 166-residue polypeptide with highly conserved pre- (29 residues) and pro- (10l residues) sequences, followed by a unique, 36-residue C-terminal sequence. Structure analyses of this C-terminal region have identified a highly cationic sequence predicted to adopt an amphipathic α-helical conformation. A peptide corresponding to this sequence was chemically synthesized and shown to arrest the growth of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. At least for Escherichia coli, the activity of this peptide appears to be mediated by its ability to permeabilize the bacterial membranes.
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