Antimicrobial peptide with potent activity against Gram-positive bacteria B.megaterium, C.glutamicum and S.aureus and mollicutes A.laidlawii and S.melliferum. Less active against Gram-negative bacteria B.cepacia, P.aeruginosa, S.typhimurium and S.meliloti. Probably acts by disturbing membrane functions with its amphipathic structure. Expressed by the skin glands. Belongs to the frog skin active peptide (FSAP) family. Dermatoxin subfamily.