BMAP-18 – Antimicrobial Peptides – AMP

Bovine myeloid antimicrobial peptide-27 (BMAP-27) belongs to the cathelicidin family of peptides which displays rapid bactericidal activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus uberis,and Escherichia coli . Cathelicidins belong to the large group of cationic peptides with amphipathic properties and have an important role in the mammalian innate immune system. BMAP-27 is cytotoxic to human erythrocytes and neutrophils, although at higher than microbicidal concentrations. It has a potential for the treatment of bacterial infections in individuals with cystic fibrosis-associated lung infections.