Chemicals and Drugs

Peptide Nanotubes

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.

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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.

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3 entry terms
  • Nanotubes, Peptide
  • Nanotube, Peptide
  • Peptide Nanotube

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16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, microbiology, parasitology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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2004

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  1. D12.644w.641w.548
  2. J01.637.512w.850w.750

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Peptide Nanotubes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D045333. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D045333
  2. Peptide Nanotubes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69863567