Compound ID | 3467

Des-fatty acyl-polymyxin B decapeptide derivative

Class: Antimicrobial peptide

Spectrum of activity: Gram-negative
Details of activity: Active against Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa; membrane-active agent (binds to lipopolysaccharide membrane of Gram-negatives)
Description: Semi-synthetic compound; derived from cyclic decapeptide des-fatty acyl-polymyxin B with introduced amino acids; decreased toxicity compared to polymyxin B
Year first mentioned: 2009
Development status: Experimental

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