Antimicrobial and mast cell degranulating peptide which probably acts by forming pores in membranes (PubMed:28546807, PubMed:28855917). Active against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial strains as well as against yeasts (PubMed:28546807, PubMed:28855917). Has leishmanicidal activity (IC(50)=25uM)(PubMed:28855917). Has little hemolytic activity (PubMed:28546807, PubMed:28855917). Assumes an amphipathic alpha-helical conformation in a lipid environment. Expressed by the venom gland.