Uses of antimicrobial peptides
Described are novel uses of antimicrobial peptides or proteins, comprising an amino acid domain, chosen from the group, consisting of the following amino acid sequences: <IMAGE> <IMAGE> <IMAGE> or an amino acid domain sharing at least 40% identity therewith, as active ingredient in an antimicrobial preparation for surface treatment of articles to counteract microbial growth on the said surface, and as additive in human and animal food, hygienic care products, desinfectants, cleaning agents and biocides. Further a transgenic plant expressing the amino acid sequence is disclosed.