| Types | DnaRegion
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| Roles | Coding
CDS
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| Sequences | BBa_K1810003_sequence (Version 1)
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Description
Melittin is an antimicrobial peptide found in the venom of Apis mellifera. It works by aggregating in the membrane of a bacteria cell and forming a pore, ultimately lysing the cell. An original sequence for melittin in the registry can be found in the BBa_K1382000 BioBrick; however, this sequence was taken directly from Apis Mellifera. In this biobrick, the sequence for melittin has been optimized for E. coli.
Notes
The sequence was designed to use the codons that are preferred in E. coli.
Source
The original sequence is taken from Apis mellifera; however, this sequence has been optimized for E. coli.
