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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Peptides, Cyclic > Nanotubes, Peptide
Polycyclic Compounds > Macrocyclic Compounds > Peptides, Cyclic > Nanotubes, Peptide
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture > Manufactured Materials > Nanostructures > Nanotubes > Nanotubes, Peptide

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Nanotubes, Peptide  

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Scope note

  • NANOTUBES formed from cyclic peptides (PEPTIDES, CYCLIC). Alternating D and L linkages create planar rings that self assemble by stacking into nanotubes. They can form pores through CELL MEMBRANE causing damage to cells.

History note

  • 2004

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D045333

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