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Colistimethate: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Colistimethate, 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
Colistimethate is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Colistimethate |
| Sequence | Methanesulfonated polymyxin E: fatty acyl-Thr-Leu-Leu-Ser-Dab-Dab-Dab-D-Leu-Dab-Dab |
| Length | 10 amino acids (polymyxin prodrug) |
| Molecular Weight | 1750 Da (sodium form) |
| Category | Anti-Infective / Polymyxin Antibiotic |
Mechanism of Action
Prodrug converted to colistin; disrupts bacterial outer membrane via LPS binding
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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