Table 2.
MICs of the peptides against tested bacteria.
| S No. | Microorganisms | HSEP2 | HSEP3 | HSEP2-∆K19 | HSEP3-∆TL, CL+ | HSEP3a | HSEP3b | HSEP3c | HSEP3d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gram-positive | |||||||||
| 1 | Listeria monocytogenes | >150 | 50 | >150 | >150 | >150 | 100 | 50 | >150 |
| 2 | Bacillus cereus | 75 | 12.5 | >150 | >150 | >150 | 50 | 100 | 100 |
| 3 | Staphylococcus aureus | >150 | 150 | >150 | >150 | >150 | >150 | 150 | >150 |
| 4 | Micrococcus luteus | 6.25 | 1.25 | 25 | 3.125 | 12.5 | 6.25 | 3.125 | 3.125 |
| Gram-negative | |||||||||
| 5 | Escherichia coli | 150 | 150 | >150 | >150 | >150 | >150 | 100 | >150 |
| 6 | Pectobacterium carotovorum | 150 | 50 | >150 | >150 | >150 | 50 | 50 | >150 |
| 7 | Salmonella typhimurium | >150 | 85 | >150 | >150 | >150 | >150 | >150 | >150 |
Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were determined as the lowest concentration of the peptide that inhibited bacteria growth. MICs are expressed in µg/mL.