Currently, five peptide halocins have been partially or completely characterized at the protein and/or genetic levels: HalS8, HalR1, HalC8, HalH7, and HalU1.
Actualmente, foron caracterizadas parcial ou totalmente cinco péptidos halocinas a nivel proteico ou xenético, que son: HalS8, HalR1, HalC8, HalH7, e HalU1.