This synthetic cationic peptide inhibits the development of Plasmodium berghei ookinetes, kills intraerythrocytic P.falciparum, and is cytotoxic to the Drosophila S2 cell at micromolar concentrations. No antibacterial, antifungal and hemolytic activities have been found at micromolar concentrations. Expressed by the venom gland. Belongs to the non-disulfide-bridged peptide (NDBP) superfamily. Antimalarial peptide (group 5) family.