Enterocin K1

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
2764845-22-7

[ Name ]:
Enterocin K1

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Enterocin K1 (EntK1) is a bacteriocin. Enterocin K1 is a ribosomal synthetic peptide. Enterocin K1 specifically targets Enterococcus faecalis via the Eep protein on the bacterial membrane. Enterocin K1 displays a potent antibacterial activity against VRE. Enterocin K1 can be used for related studies of VRE infections[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Infection
Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> Bacterial

[References]

[1]. Reinseth I, et al. Exploring the Therapeutic Potenital of the Leaderless Enterocins K1 and EJ97 in the Treatment of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcal Infection. Front Microbiol. 2021 Feb 17;12:649339.  

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C218H321N53O51S2

[ Molecular Weight ]:
4564.34


Related Compounds

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