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pardaxin

n. (context biochemistry English) A peptide produced by the Red Sea sole, used as a shark repellent.

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Pardaxin

Pardaxin is a peptide produced by the Red Sea sole and the Pacific Peacock sole that is used as a shark repellent. It causes lysis of mammalian and bacterial cells, similar to melittin.