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Polymyxin B: Oligopeptide Research Reference

Cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic binding lipopolysaccharide for multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its bi...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
lipopeptide antibiotic gram-negative

Overview

Cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic binding lipopolysaccharide for multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections.

Structure

PropertyValue
NamePolymyxin B

Mechanism of Action

Cationic peptide binds LPS displacing magnesium ions destabilizing outer membrane.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NamePolymyxin B
CategoryPeptide Drugs

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