Antimicrobial peptide. Found in endosomes of the prey. Expressed by the venom gland. inhibits hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection by inactivating infectious viral particles. However, it cannot suppress established infection because of the poor cellular uptake and restriction of endosomes (PubMed:23415044). Belongs to the non-disulfide-bridged peptide (NDBP) superfamily. Short antimicrobial peptide (group 4) family.