Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate
Nigrocin
AMP from frog skin with multiple tryptophan residues for membrane insertion.
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Nigrocin
Overview
AMP from frog skin with multiple tryptophan residues for membrane insertion.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Nigrocin |
Mechanism of Action
Tryptophan-rich sequence enables efficient membrane partitioning and disruption.
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Nigrocin |
| Category | Antimicrobial Peptides |
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