This family consists of several basal layer antifungal peptide (BAP) sequences specific to Zea mays. The BAP2 peptide exhibits potent broad-range activity against a range of filamentous fungi, including several plant pathogens [1].

1: Maize endosperm secretes a novel antifungal protein into adjacent maternal tissue. Serna A, Maitz M, O'Connell T, Santandrea G, Thevissen K, Tienens K, Hueros G, Faleri C, Cai G, Lottspeich F, Thompson RD; Plant J 2001;25:687-698. PMID:11319035