Amphipathic peptide which inhibits the growth of Gram-positive bacteria. Forms an alpha-helical membrane channel in the prey. Expressed by the venom gland. This peptide has a significant inhibitory effect on hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection (IC(50)=7.62 ug/ml). Furthermore, this peptide potently inhibits HCV before viral entry into cells and kills HCV rapidly in vitro (PubMed:20950663). Belongs to the non-disulfide-bridged peptide (NDBP) superfamily. Short antimicrobial peptide (group 4) family.