Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate
Tyrocidine
tyrocidine is a peptide antibiotic produced by bacteria with antimicrobial activity used in clinical and agricultural applications.
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tyrocidine peptide antibiotic antimicrobial-peptides
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | tyrocidine |
| Type | Peptide antibiotic |
| Source | Bacteria |
| Molecular Weight | 2369 Da |
Description
tyrocidine is a peptide antibiotic produced by bacteria with antimicrobial activity used in clinical and agricultural applications.
Biological Function
This peptide antibiotic plays important roles in:
- Physiological regulation
- Therapeutic potential
- Research applications
Research Significance
tyrocidine has been studied extensively for its:
- Mechanism of action
- Structure-activity relationships
- Clinical applications
- Drug development potential
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “tyrocidine” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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