Table 3.
Select antimicrobial peptide families in the APDa
| Peptide family | Count | Peptide family | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensins | 268 | Aureins | 12 |
| Cathelicidins | 78 | Maximins | 30 |
| Histatins | 12 | Brevinins | 185 |
| Neuropeptides | 20 | Temporins | 105 |
| Chemokines | 26 | Ranatuerins | 49 |
| Ribonucleases | 6 | Dermaseptins | 55 |
| Caerins | 29 | ||
| Cyclotides | 151 | Maculatins | 7 |
| Uperins | 12 | ||
| Lantibiotics | 51 | Magainins | 5 |
| Microcins | 13 | Cecropins | 24 |
Peptide counts in this and subsequent tables were obtained from the APD on November 30, 2013.