pexiganan

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They started out growing these bacteria with low concentrations of a peptide antibiotic called pexiganan, a derivative of a peptide originally isolated from a frog.

Evolution of resistance--bacteria win again - The Panda's Thumb 2005
Gradually, they increased the concentration of pexiganan in the growth medium.

Evolution of resistance--bacteria win again - The Panda's Thumb 2005