Characterization of bactenecin : a small antimicrobial cationic peptide

Bactenecin is a 12-amino acid-long cyclic peptide from bovine neutrophils. It has the sequence: RLCRIVVIRVCR, and was cyclized by formation of a single disulphide bond. Computer modeling suggested it was amphipathic, with a central hydrophobic ring and positive charges located at both the C- and...

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Main Author: Wu, Manhong
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/9911