Antimicrobial peptides hold promise against antibiotic resistant pathogens. Here, we report the conjugation of a copper binding motif to the antimicrobial peptides buforin II, tritrpticin, and anoplin to afford potent antibacterial agents effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Copper-binding antimicrobial peptides

246th National Meeting (2013)

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