Figure 5From: Purification and characterization of a novel defensin from the salivary glands of the black fly, Simulium bannaense Scanning electron microscopy analysis of Siba Def-treated bacteria. (A) Control, untreated S. aureus. (B) 1 × MIC (0.83 μM) SibaDef-treated S. aureus. (C) Control, untreated B. subtilis. (D) 1 × MIC (1.04 μM) SibaDef-treated B. subtilis. Arrow indicates severe leakage of cellular cytoplasmic contents.Back to article page