Table 1 The antimicrobial activity of Es-termicin
From: Cloning and purification of the first termicin-like peptide from the cockroach Eupolyphaga sinensis
| Microorganisms | aMIC (μg/mL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ampicillin | Termicin | |
| Gram-positive bacteria | ||
| Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 | 4 | ND |
| Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 | 32 | 200 |
| Staphylococcus aureus (IS 10#) | ND | ND |
| Staphylococcus aureus (IS 39#) | ND | ND |
| Gram-negative bacteria | ||
| Haemophilus influenza ATCC 49767 | 32 | ND |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa CMCCB1010 | 32 | ND |
| Escherichia coli (IS 121#) | ND | ND |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa (IS 320#) | ND | ND |
| Fungi | ||
| Candida albicans ATCC 2002 | 32 | 50 |
| Candida albicans ATCC 90028 | 32 | 25 |
| Candida albicans ATCC 90030 | 32 | 50 |
| Candida parapsilosis ATCC 22019 | 32 | 100 |