cyclolipopeptide (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: saɪ.kloʊ.lɪ.poʊˈpɛp.taɪd
Definition
A cyclic peptide that contains fatty acid residues, often produced by microorganisms and involved in cell membrane interactions.
Examples
The research focused on the structure and function of a novel cyclolipopeptide isolated from a soil bacterium.
Cyclolipopeptides are known for their amphipathic nature, allowing them to interact with lipid bilayers.
How to Use cyclolipopeptide
- cyclolipopeptide production (collocation)
- The process by which cyclolipopeptides are synthesized or generated. — "Researchers studied the microbial pathways for cyclolipopeptide production in bacteria."
- cyclolipopeptide structure (collocation)
- The arrangement of atoms and molecules that form a cyclolipopeptide. — "The cyclolipopeptide structure was elucidated using advanced spectroscopic techniques."
- cyclolipopeptide activity (collocation)
- The biological or chemical effects or functions of a cyclolipopeptide. — "The study investigated the antimicrobial activity of the novel cyclolipopeptide."
Synonyms of cyclolipopeptide
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