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Colistin: Oligopeptide Research Reference

Cyclic lipopeptide Polymyxin E for extensively drug-resistant gram-negative infections. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its biological activity, ...

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lipopeptide antibiotic xdr

Overview

Cyclic lipopeptide Polymyxin E for extensively drug-resistant gram-negative infections.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameColistin

Mechanism of Action

Last-resort antibiotic for carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameColistin
CategoryPeptide Drugs

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