Potent antimicrobial peptide against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Adopts an amphipathic alpha helical conformation, that may allow to partition into the target membrane. Low hemolytic 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.