Therapeutic Peptides Expanded 2 intermediate
Plazomicin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Plazomicin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
therapeutic-peptides-expanded-2 peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Plazomicin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Plazomicin |
| Sequence | Semi-synthetic aminoglycoside (sisomicin derivative with 6′-hydroxyaminobutyramido and (S)-4-amino-2-hydroxybutyryl substitutions) |
| Length | Small molecule (aminoglycoside) |
| Molecular Weight | ~592 Da |
| Category | Anti-Infective / Aminoglycoside |
Mechanism of Action
Binds 30S ribosomal subunit causing misreading of mRNA and translational errors; resistant to most clinically relevant aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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