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Maximin-3 shows antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It shows also antimicrobial activity against the fungus C.albicans, but not against A.flavus nor P.uticale. It has little hemolytic activity. It possess a significant cytotoxicity against tumor cell lines. It possess a significant anti-HIV activity. It shows high spermicidal activity. Maximin-H2 shows antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It shows also antimicrobial activity against the fungus C.albicans. Shows strong hemolytic activity.
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