| AMP | antimicrobial peptide(s) |
| CD | circular dichroism |
| SEM | scanning electron microscopy |
| pI | isoelectric point |
| ChD | charge density |
| H | hydrophobicity |
| HR | hydrophobic ratio |
| µH | hydrophobic moment |
| MIC | Minimum Inhibitory Concentration |
| CV | crystal violet |
| MTT | methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium |