Rich in P. Active against G+ bacteira B. negaterium (MIC 100 ug/ml), but mainly G- bacteria E. coli, S. typhimurium, E. salicis (MIC 0.1 ug/ml or less) (see AP1210 for ref). Updated 7/2014. Apidaecin IB has Antibacterial activity. The source of Apidaecin IB is honeybee, Apis mellifera L..
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