The Peptide Encyclopedia
Independent, sourced profiles of 30+ peptides. Each entry flags regulatory status honestly β approved medicine, research chemical, or somewhere in between β and links to primary research.
24 peptides
Anidulafungin (also known as Eraxis) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Echinocandin). It is described as: Ξ²-1,3-glucan synthase. Documented context: Invasive candidiasis. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Bacitracin is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Cyclic peptide antibiotic). It is described as: Cell wall synthesis (undecaprenyl-PP). Documented context: Topical antibiotic. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Caspofungin (also known as Cancidas) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Echinocandin). It is described as: Ξ²-1,3-glucan synthase. Documented context: Invasive candidiasis/aspergillose. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Ciclosporin (also known as Cyclosporine A) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Immunosuppressant). It is described as: Cyclophilin/calcineurin. Documented context: Transplant rejection; autoimmune. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Colistin (also known as Polymyxin E) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Polymyxin). It is described as: LPS/outer membrane disruption. Documented context: MDR Gram-negative infections. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Dalbavancin (also known as Dalvance) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Lipoglycopeptide). It is described as: Cell wall synthesis. Documented context: Acute bacterial skin infections. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Daptomycin (also known as Cubicin) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Cyclic lipopeptide). It is described as: Membrane depolarization. Documented context: MRSA; complicated skin infections; bacteremia. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Everolimus is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Gramicidin is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Ibrexafungerp (also known as Brexafemme) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Triterpenoid (glucan synthase)). It is described as: Ξ²-1,3-glucan synthase. Documented context: VVC. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Micafungin (also known as Mycamine) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Echinocandin). It is described as: Ξ²-1,3-glucan synthase. Documented context: Candidemia; candidose. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Oritavancin (also known as Orbactiv) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Lipoglycopeptide). It is described as: Cell wall + membrane. Documented context: ABSSSI. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Plitidepsin (also known as Aplidin) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Depsipeptide (anticancer/COVID)). It is described as: eEF1A2. Documented context: Multiple myeloma; COVID-19. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Polymyxin B is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Polymyxin (cyclic lipopeptide)). It is described as: LPS/outer membrane. Documented context: Multi-resistant Gram-negative infections. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Rezafungin (also known as Rezzayo) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Long-acting echinocandin). It is described as: Ξ²-1,3-glucan synthase. Documented context: Candidemia. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Romidepsin (also known as Istodax) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Depsipeptide (HDAC inhibitor)). It is described as: HDAC. Documented context: CTCL; PTCL. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Sirolimus is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Tacrolimus is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Teicoplanin (also known as Targocid) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Glycopeptide antibiotic). It is described as: D-Ala-D-Ala. Documented context: Gram-positive infections. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Telavancin (also known as Vibativ) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Lipoglycopeptide). It is described as: Cell wall + membrane. Documented context: HABP/VABP; ABSSSI. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Temsirolimus is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Tyrothricin is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Peptide mixture (gramicidin+tyrocidine)). Neutral reference entry; EU status: available as an EU supplement.
Vancomycin (also known as Vancocin) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Glycopeptide antibiotic). It is described as: D-Ala-D-Ala peptidoglycan. Documented context: MRSA; C. difficile. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.
Voclosporin (also known as Lupkynis) is a peptide catalogued under Cyclic & Antimicrobial (Cyclosporin analog). It is described as: Calcineurin. Documented context: Lupus nephritis. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.