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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

Nisin Z: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference

nisin-z is an antimicrobial peptide from amphibian skin with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. This antimicrobial peptide demonstrates activity against ...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
nisin-z antimicrobial peptide antimicrobial-peptides

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
Peptide Namenisin-z
TypeAntimicrobial peptide
SourceFrog/Skin
Molecular Weight1852 Da

Description

nisin-z is an antimicrobial peptide from amphibian skin with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.

Biological Function

This antimicrobial peptide plays important roles in:

  • Physiological regulation
  • Therapeutic potential
  • Research applications

Research Significance

nisin-z has been studied extensively for its:

  • Mechanism of action
  • Structure-activity relationships
  • Clinical applications
  • Drug development potential

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “nisin-z” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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