Gramicidin is a combination of six different antimicrobial polypeptides. Gramicidin is insoluble in aqueous solution.
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Gramicidin A1: C99H140N20O17
Gramicidin A1: 1882.29
Gramicidin targets and inserts into the gram positive membrane where it disrupts normal permeability leading to cell death. Gramicidin is typically used as a topical antimicrobial agent because it also causes hemolysis of red blood cells
2-8°C
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Gramicidin targets primarily the cell membrane of Gram positive bacteria and shows little effect against Gram negative bacteria.
Powder
White or almost White Crystalline Powder
Bacillus Brevis
Composition:
Gramicidin A1, A2, B1, C1 and C2: ≥95.0%
Gramicidin A1: ≥60.0%
≥229°C
(On Dried Basis): ≥900 IU/mg
≤3.0%
