The present invention relates to a novel
peptide derived from
Hirudo nipponia, which has
antimicrobial activity, antibiofilm activity,
antibiotic sensitivity–enhancing activity, and anti-inflammatory activity. With
antimicrobial activity, antibiofilm activity,
antibiotic sensitivity–enhancing activity, and anti-inflammatory activity, the novel
peptide derived from
Hirudo nipponia according to the present invention can be advantageously applied as a material for various purposes in the pharmaceutical field, food field, cosmetic field, and
agriculture and
livestock industries. In addition, the novel
antimicrobial peptide derived from
Hirudo nipponia according to the present invention increases the sensitivity of
antibiotics to multidrug-
resistant bacteria, thereby markedly enhancing antimicrobial activity against multidrug-
resistant bacteria when used in combination with
antibiotics. Accordingly, a composition of the present invention comprising the peptide as an
active ingredient can be advantageously used as a pharmaceutical composition for enhancing
antibiotic sensitivity. In particular, the novel peptide of the present invention has very low hemolytic activity and
cytotoxicity, and thus is safe for the
human body. Moreover, the novel peptide of the present invention not only has excellent activity even under a high salt concentration, but also maintains activity even in a serum environment, thereby having high stability when applied
in vivo.