Cephalosporin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Cephalosporin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
Overview
Cephalosporin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Acremonium chrysogenum.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Cephalosporin |
| Length | N/A (small molecule) | | Molecular Weight | 415.44 Da | | Source | Acremonium chrysogenum | | Category | Fungal Antibiotic / Beta-lactam |
Mechanism of Action
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis; broader spectrum than penicillin due to resistance to penicillinases
Bioactivity
Antibacterial (bactericidal, broad spectrum)
Therapeutic Potential
Basis for cephalosporin drug class; surgical prophylaxis, respiratory infections
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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