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Gramicidin
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[[Gramicidin]] (GCDN) is a polypeptide composed of alternating L- and D-amino acids. It has bactericidal activity and is used as antibiotic. It is produced by the bacteria ''Bacillus brevis''.<br /> | [[Gramicidin]] (GCDN) is a polypeptide composed of alternating L- and D-amino acids. It has bactericidal activity and is used as antibiotic. It is produced by the bacteria ''Bacillus brevis''.<br /> | ||
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Gramicidin (GCDN) is a polypeptide composed of alternating L- and D-amino acids. It has bactericidal activity and is used as antibiotic. It is produced by the bacteria Bacillus brevis.
- GCDN S is an antibiotic cyclic polypeptide.
- GCDN D is a mixture of GCDN A, B, C.
See theoretical model of Gramicidin Channel in Lipid Bilayer.
3D Structures of Gramicidin
Updated on 03-February-2016
