*3.1.1 Microhalocins*

These halocins are composed of a peptide with size below or in the range of 10 kDa. Seven halocins have been characterized including HalS8, HalR1, HalC8, HalU1, HalH6, Sech7a and Sech10. They are hydrophobic and retain their activity in the absence of salt and can be stored at 4°C. They are relatively insensitive to heat and organic solvents [28].
