Has antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Probably acts by disturbing membrane functions with its amphipathic structure. Expressed in fat body and to a lesser extent in hemocyte and Malpighian tubules. A weak signal appears 1 hour after induction, maximum levels are reached by 8 hours and remain at a high level over a period of at least 48 hours. By bacterial infection. Belongs to the moricin family.