Sequences of two cDNA clones from the medfly Ceratitis capitata encoding antibacterial peptides of the cecropin family

Gene. 1993 Dec 8;134(2):241-3. doi: 10.1016/0378-1119(93)90100-h.

Abstract

Using a back translated oligodeoxyribonucleotide probe, encoding a conserved motif in insect antibacterial peptides, we have isolated two cDNA clones from the medfly, Ceratitis capitata. Sequence determination shows that the cDNAs encode two closely related peptides which are members of the cecropin family.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Animals
  • Anti-Infective Agents*
  • Base Sequence
  • Cloning, Molecular
  • DNA
  • Diptera / genetics*
  • Female
  • Insect Hormones / genetics*
  • Insect Proteins*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Open Reading Frames
  • Sequence Homology, Amino Acid

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Insect Hormones
  • Insect Proteins
  • cecropin 1 protein, medfly
  • cecropin-2 protein, Ceratitis capitata
  • DNA

Associated data

  • GENBANK/L24529
  • GENBANK/X70029
  • GENBANK/X70030
  • GENBANK/Z14103
  • GENBANK/Z14104
  • GENBANK/Z14105
  • GENBANK/Z14106
  • GENBANK/Z14107
  • GENBANK/Z15047
  • GENBANK/Z15048