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Encrypted Antimicrobial Peptides from Plant Proteins.

M H S Ramada1,2,3, G D Brand4, F Y Abrão5

  • 1Laboratório de Espectrometria de Massa, Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia, 70770-917, Brasília, DF, Brazil.

Scientific Reports
|October 18, 2017
PubMed
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Researchers discovered novel antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) hidden within plant proteins. These intragenic peptides show broad-spectrum activity against pathogens, offering new therapeutic possibilities.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Bioactive peptides from internal protein sequences have been identified, but often by chance.
  • A systematic approach to discovering these 'intragenic' peptides is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify novel antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) from internal protein sequences using a hypothesis-driven strategy.
  • To evaluate the antimicrobial activity and membrane interactions of these newly discovered peptides.

Main Methods:

  • A computer program (Kamal) was used to select potential peptides based on physicochemical properties.
  • Selected peptides were chemically synthesized and tested for antimicrobial activity against various pathogens.
  • Interaction with model membranes was assessed to understand their mechanism of action.

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Main Results:

  • Sixteen novel peptides with antimicrobial activity against human and/or plant pathogens were identified.
  • Some peptides exhibited broad-spectrum activity and efficacy comparable or superior to existing AMPs.
  • The study validates the 'intragenic' concept as a viable source for discovering bioactive molecules.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic, hypothesis-driven approach can successfully uncover functional peptides from cryptic protein sequences.
  • These novel intragenic antimicrobial peptides represent a promising new class of therapeutic agents.
  • The intragenic concept warrants further exploration for discovering diverse bioactive molecules beyond antimicrobials.