Antimicrobial peptide which assumes an amphiphilic alpha-helix conformation upon contact with membranes (PubMed:19591185). Insertion into membranes involves Trp-3 (By similarity). Penetrates into cells once membrane has been permeated (PubMed:22100226). Active against Gram-negative bacteria E.coli (MIC=1.4 uM), P.aeruginosa (MIC=18.7 uM) and Gram-positive bacteria S.aureus (MIC=3.9 uM) and B.subtilis (MIC=0.7 uM) (PubMed:19591185). Has cytotoxic but no hemolytic activity (PubMed:19591185, PubMed:22100226). Binds DNA in vitro (By similarity). Expressed by the venom gland. The C-terminal amidation is required for full activity.