Nanotubes, Peptide

Synonyms

Nanotube, Peptide

Peptide Nanotube

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.