Secreted effector that contributes to virulence during infection by P.capsici. Induces distinct chlorosis at 3 days after inoculation of host C.annuum leaves, and all the chlorotic areas gradually turn brown and become moderately necrotic at 7 days after inoculation. Caused only small necrotic areas at 7 days after non-host N.benthamiana leaves infection. Expression reached the highest levels at 3 days after inoculation of pepper leaves, followed by a gradual decline. The structure of NLP effectors is remarkably conserved with a high level of conservation of a central hepta-peptide motif GHRHDWE. Belongs to the Necrosis inducing protein (NPP1) family.