期刊
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES
卷 60, 期 12, 页码 2651-2668出版社
SPRINGER BASEL AG
DOI: 10.1007/s00018-003-3106-8
关键词
antimicrobial peptides; cytolytic peptides; venom; arthropods; synergism
As a response to invading microorganisms, the innate immune system of arthropods has evolved a complex arrangement of constitutive and inducible antimicrobial peptides that immediately destroy a large variety of pathogens. At the same time, venomous arthropods have developed an additional offensive system in their venom glands to subdue their prey items. In this complex venom system, several enzymes, low-molecular-mass compounds, neurotoxins, antimicrobial and cytolytic peptides interact together, resulting in extremely rapid immobilization and/or killing of prey or aggressors. This review provides an overview of antimicrobial peptides identified in the hemolymph of venomous arthropods, and especially of cytolytic peptides in their venom. For these peptides a dual role is proposed: acting as antimicrobials as well as increasing the potency of the venom by influencing excitable cells.
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