Gramicidin
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[[Gramicidin]] (GCDN) is a polypeptide composed of alternating L- and D-amino acids. It is produced by the bacteria ''Bacillus brevis''<ref>PMID:5288776</ref>.<br /> | [[Gramicidin]] (GCDN) is a polypeptide composed of alternating L- and D-amino acids. It is produced by the bacteria ''Bacillus brevis''<ref>PMID:5288776</ref>.<br /> | ||
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3D Structures of Gramicidin
Updated on 16-March-2016
References
- ↑ Urry DW, Goodall MC, Glickson JD, Mayers DF. The gramicidin A transmembrane channel: characteristics of head-to-head dimerized (L,D) helices. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1971 Aug;68(8):1907-11. PMID:5288776
- ↑ Kondejewski LH, Farmer SW, Wishart DS, Hancock RE, Hodges RS. Gramicidin S is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Int J Pept Protein Res. 1996 Jun;47(6):460-6. PMID:8836773
