Therapeutic Peptides Expanded intermediate
Capreomycin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Capreomycin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
therapeutic-peptides-expanded peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Capreomycin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Capreomycin |
| Sequence | Cyclic peptide: Ser-Arg-Arg-Ala-Arg-Arg-Uba-Asp-beta-Lys (capreomycin IA) |
| Length | 9 amino acids (cyclic depsipeptide) |
| Molecular Weight | 1117 Da (capreomycin IA) |
| Category | Anti-Infective / Cyclic Peptide Antibiotic |
Mechanism of Action
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 16S rRNA
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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