Description
This article discusses the discovery of peptide antibiotics, their function and applications. It also discusses the latest research on the structure, function, and design of synthetic and natural peptide antibiotics.
Pfizer Global Research and Development, Sandwich, Kent, UK. Describes the discovery of these novel compounds and the application of biotechnology to many aspects of their development. Summarizes latest research on the structure, function, and design of synthetic and natural peptide antibiotics.