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There are three linear derivatives: <scene name='67/671725/1ma4/1'>TPY4</scene>, TPF4 and TPA4.  
There are three linear derivatives: <scene name='67/671725/1ma4/1'>TPY4</scene>, TPF4 and TPA4.  
Since linear tachyplesin analogues do not show preferential affinity for LPS, the hairpin properties of the peptide seems to be important for recognition of lipopolysaccharides and its biological activities.
Since linear tachyplesin analogues do not show preferential affinity for LPS, the hairpin properties of the peptide seems to be important for recognition of lipopolysaccharides and its biological activities.
TPI undergoes confirmation change in <scene name='67/671725/Tp_i_in_the_presence_of_lps/1'>presence of LPS </scene>. The backbone of the polypeptide becomes more rigid and twisted in presence of LPS, making it more stable.
TPI undergoes confirmation change in <scene name='67/671725/Tp_i_in_the_presence_of_lps/1'>presence of LPS </scene>. The backbone of the polypeptide becomes more rigid and twisted in presence of LPS, than in the <scene name='67/671725/Tp_i_in_water/1'> presence of water </scene>, making it more stable.


== Importance ==
== Importance ==