| Latarcin | |||||||||
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| Identifiers | |||||||||
| Symbol | Latarcin | ||||||||
| Pfam | PF10279 | ||||||||
| InterPro | IPR018802 | ||||||||
| OPM superfamily | 259 | ||||||||
| OPM protein | 2pco | ||||||||
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Latarcins are shortantimicrobial peptides from thevenom of thespiderLachesana tarabaevi.[1] Latarcins adopt anamphipathicalpha-helicalstructure in theplasma membrane. Possible pharmacological applications for latarcins includeantimicrobial andanticancer treatments.[2]