Echinocandin B: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Echinocandin B, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
Overview
Echinocandin B is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Aspergillus nidulans var. echinulatus.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Echinocandin B |
| Length | 6 amino acids | | Molecular Weight | 1060.28 Da | | Source | Aspergillus nidulans var. echinulatus | | Category | Fungal Antibiotic / Antifungal |
Mechanism of Action
Non-competitive inhibition of glucan synthase, preventing fungal cell wall synthesis
Bioactivity
Antifungal (fungicidal against Candida)
Therapeutic Potential
Precursor for semi-synthetic antifungals (anidulafungin)
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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