Description | Delta-hemolysin (also known as Delta-lysin) is a 26 amino acid, hemolytic peptide toxin secreted by Staphylococcus aureus. It is thought that delta-toxin forms an amphipathic helix upon binding to lipid bilayers [ ]. It possesses hemolytic/lytic and antimicrobial activity []. It may slightly perturb the membrane or lead to cell lysis. Delta-hemolysin serves as a model in the study of peptides interacting with membranes []. | Name | Delta-hemolysin |
Short Name | Delta_lysin | Type | Family |