Abstract
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are key components of host immune defense of vertebrates against microbial invasions. Here, we report a new AMP (esculentin-1GN) characterized from the skin of the frog Hylarana guentheri. Esculentin-1GN (GLFSKKGGKGGKSWIKGVFKGIKGIGKEVGGDVIRTGIEIAACKIKGEC) with high amphipathic α-helical structure in membrane-mimetic environments has the microbial-killing activity by destruction of the cell membrane. Moreover, esculentin-1GN inhibits LPS-induced expression of proinflammatory nitric oxide, interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor while it enhances expression of interleukin-10. Furthermore, esculentin-1GN can bind to d-(+)-galacturonic acid and LPS. Meanwhile, esculentin-1GN suppresses the activation of inflammatory response pathway induced by LPS. In addition, esculentin-1GN significantly reduces acute inflammation in carrageenan-induced mice paw. Taken together, the novel LPS-binding esculentin-1GN with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities will be an excellent temple for designing new antibiotic formulations.
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