Codesane – Antimicrobial Peptides – AMP

Codesane (COD), is a cationic α-helical amphipathic-anti-microbial-peptide isolated from the venom of the wild bee Colletes daviesanus (Hymenoptera Colletidae). COD exhibits-anti-microbial-activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and Candida albicans but also noticeable haemolytic activity. COD peptide works by permeating both the outer and inner cytoplasmic membranes of Escherichia coli.