Microbial
Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2025-10-02 22:29:33 UTC
Update Date2025-10-08 21:35:17 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0060739
Metabolite Identification
Common NameBacillopeptin B
DescriptionBacillopeptin B is a lipopeptide antibiotic produced by the marine sediment-derived bacterium Bacillus amyloliquefaciens SH-B74. This compound features a unique chemical structure characterized by a lipid tail and a cyclic peptide core, which contributes to its antimicrobial properties. The characterization of Bacillopeptin B involves advanced techniques such as NMR spectroscopy and MS/MS spectrometry, which elucidate its molecular composition and structural features (PMID:24064466 ). In terms of biological pathways, Bacillopeptin B is involved in inhibiting the growth of various pathogenic microorganisms, thereby playing a role in the defense mechanisms of the producing organism. The lipopeptide's amphiphilic nature allows it to interact with microbial membranes, disrupting their integrity and leading to cell lysis. This mechanism of action is typical of many lipopeptide antibiotics, which target bacterial cell membranes and interfere with essential cellular processes. Overall, Bacillopeptin B exemplifies the diversity of natural products in microbial secondary metabolism and their potential applications in combating antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC47H74N10O16
Average Mass1035.163
Monoisotopic Mass1034.528426343
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
Not Available
InChI KeyGVLISDGZEVBRHD-AIDXXVLOSA-N