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Peptaibols  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A group of peptides characterized by length of 1-2 dozen residues with a high proportion of them being non-proteinogenic, notably alpha-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib) and isovaline, and have a C-terminal amino alcohol and N terminal alkyl group. They are found in FUNGI and some are ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS. They form channels or pores in target organisms. The term is a contraction of peptide-Aib-alcohol.

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  • 71812-28-7
  • Peptaibol

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-S70BLZNM-4

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