Antimicrobial peptide cWFW kills by combining lipid phase separation with autolysis
Antimicrobial peptide cWFW kills by combining lipid phase separation with autolysis
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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The synthetic cyclic hexapeptide cWFW (cyclo(RRRWFW)) has a rapid bactericidal activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Its detailed mode of action has, however, remained elusive. In contrast to most antimicrobial peptides, cWFW neither permeabilizes the membrane nor translocates to the cytoplasm. Using a combination of prote...
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Antimicrobial peptide cWFW kills by combining lipid phase separation with autolysis
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_5343580
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_5343580
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2045-2322
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2045-2322
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10.1038/srep44332
