Abstract
Previously, α-MSH, a 13-amino acid neuropeptide and the tripeptide α-MSH have been shown to possess potent antimicrobial properties. We performed microplate based growth inhibition assays on C. albicans with α-MSH, but could not observe any growth inhibiting effect. Repeating the originally published assay with different C. albicans strains, we detected a mild growth inhibiting effect of 100 μM α-MSH, but again no effect of α-MSH. J. Leukoc. Biol. 85: 371-372; 2009.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 371-372 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Leukocyte Biology |
Volume | 85 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Antimicrobial
- Candida albicans
- Neuropeptide
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology
- Cell Biology