Definitions
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- noun Any of a class of
peptide antibiotics that containpolycyclic thioether amino acids as well as theunsaturated amino acidsdehydroalanine and 2-aminoisobutyric acid.
Etymologies
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Examples
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In conclusion, B. licheniformis DSM 13 produces an antimicrobial substance that represents the two-peptide lantibiotic lichenicidin and that shows activity against a wide range of Gram-positive bacteria including methicillin resistant Comparison of Peptide Array Substrate Phosphorylation of c-Raf and Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase Kinase Kinase 8
Elites TV 2009
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In order to demonstrate the connection between the lantibiotic gene cluster and one of the antibacterial activities, two
Elites TV 2009
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These include novel promising lantibiotic candidates in pre-clinical testing for the treatment of Gram-positive infections including MRSA and novel broad spectrum bacteriocins for the treatment of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative infections.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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Novacta's lantibiotic platform has given rise to a number of potential drug candidates, including those in the C. difficile programme.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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