Pore-forming protein that induces lysis of T.cruzi trypomastigotes, bacteria E.coli and human red blood cells (PubMed:11751887). The parasite lysis is much more important than the hemolysis, probably due to difference in membrane composition (PubMed:11751887). Its action on protozoan parasites and bacteria may indicate a role in the control of microorganism growth in the salivary glands (PubMed:11751887). Expressed in salivary glands. Has an amphipathic alpha-helical structure with positive charges on one side and hydrophobic amino acids on the opposite side. Belongs to the redulysin-like family.