FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES
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General Information
Name
ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
AMP
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001101
Date last reviewed
2025-12-08
Number of members
23
Description
Description
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are small secreted peptides induced by infection with antimicrobial activities. Many AMPs are cationic and amphipathic peptides that disrupt bacterial or fungal cell membranes. (Adapted from FBrf0241672 and FBrf0263699.)
Notes on Group
Source Material
The ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Hanson et al., 2025, Westlake et al., 2024, Tattikota et al., 2020, Hanson et al., 2019, Deng et al., 2009, Tian et al., 2008, Yang et al., 2006, Imler and Bulet, 2005, Jiggins and Kim, 2005, Lee et al., 2001, Hedengren et al., 2000, Ramos-Onsins and Aguade, 1998, and Samakovlis et al., 1990 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
Biological Process
innate immune response
Cellular Component
extracellular region
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
HOST DEFENSE PEPTIDES
Component group(s)
ATTACINS
CECROPINS
DEFENSINS
DIPTERICINS
DROSOCINS
DROSOMYCINS
METCHNIKOWINS
Members (23)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
AMP
ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (14)