Alpha-helical and amphipathic peptide with weak antimicrobial activities against both Gram-positive (MIC=41 uM to >82 uM) and Gram-negative (MIC>82 uM) bacteria. It has extremely weak hemolytic activity against human erythrocytes. Expressed by the venom gland. Belongs to the non-disulfide-bridged peptide (NDBP) superfamily. Short antimicrobial peptide (group 4) family.