Bioactivity | Gramicidin S (Gramicidin soviet) is a cationic cyclic peptide antibiotic. Gramicidin S is active against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria by perturbing integrity of the bacterial membranes. Gramicidin S also inhibits cytochrome bd quinol oxidase[1]. |
Name | Gramicidin S |
CAS | 113-73-5 |
Sequence | cyclo(Val-Orn-Leu-D-Phe-Pro)2 |
Shortening | cyclo(VOLDFP)2 |
Formula | C60H92N12O10 |
Molar Mass | 1141.45 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Mogi T, et al. Gramicidin S and polymyxins: the revival of cationic cyclic peptide antibiotics. Cell Mol Life Sci. 2009 Dec;66(23):3821-6. |