Potent antimicrobial peptide against most of Gram-negative bacteria, some Gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus) and some fungi (C.albicans, P.pastoris, A.terreus, A.nidulans, and C.globosum). Adopts an amphipathic alpha helical conformation, that may allow to partition into the target membrane. No hemolytic and cytotoxic activities have been observed on mammalian cells. Forms a helical membrane channel in the prey. Expressed by the venom gland. The putative mature sequence has been predicted by AMPA, a predictive algorithm for identification of peptide stretches with antimicrobial properties. Belongs to the cathelicidin family.