A novel class of cationic peptides having antimicrobial activity is provided.
Examples
of such peptides include NH2-KWKSFIKKLTTAVKKVLTTGLPALIS-COOH (SEQ ID
NO:1) and NH2-KWKSFIKKLTSAAKKVVTTAKPLISS-COOH (SEQ ID NO:2). Also provided
are methods for inhibiting the growth of bacteria utilizing the peptides of the
invention. The peptides are particularly useful for inhibiting endotoxemia in a subject.
