Gramicidin

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Gramicidin D dimer with formyl-valine, formyl-isoleucine complex with PEG 1500 and ethanolamine , 2xdc

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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

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