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polymyxin B nonapeptide

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More on Polymyxin B Definition: A mixture of polymyxins B1 and B2, obtained from Bacillus polymyxa strains. They are basic polypeptides of about eight amino acids and have cationic detergent action on cell membranes. Polymyxin B is used for infections with gram-negative organisms, but may be neurotoxic and nephrotoxic.      Other names Sulfate, Polymyxin B; Polymyxin B Sulfate; Aerosporin Drugs: POLYMYCIN B SULFATEPOLY-RX; AEROSPORIN; POLYMYXIN B SULFATE;
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
polymyxin B nonapeptide [ PMBN,polymyxin B cyclononapeptide ]
  structure in first source 		86408-36-8 Polymyxin B1, 1-de(N2-(6-methyl-1-oxooctyl)-L-2,4-diaminobutanoic acid)  Polymyxin B/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Anti-Infective Agents; Photosensitizing Agents 		Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1983;24(1):107

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