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Peptides used in this study
| Peptide | Primary sequencea | Avg mass (Da) | Net charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| RL-37 | RLGNFFRKVKEKIGGGLKKVGQKIKDFLGNLVPRTAS | 4,100.9 | +8 |
| LL-37 | LLGDFFRKSKEKIGKEFKRIVQRIKDFFRNLVPRTES | 4,527.3 | +6 |
| LL-37 pentamide | LLGNFFRKSKQKIGKQFKRIVQRIKNFFRNLVPRTQS | 4,522.3 | +11 |
The five amides that were introduced into the LL-37 pentamide sequence are shown in boldface type. Residues of RL-37 that are identical to those in LL-37 are underlined.
