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Nanotubes, Peptide MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Nanotubes, Peptide
Tree Number(s)
D12.644.641.548
J01.637.512.850.750
Unique ID
D045333
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D045333
Scope Note
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.
Registry Numbers
0
Public MeSH Note
2004
History Note
2004
Date Introduced
2004/01/01
Last Updated
2006/07/05
Nanotubes, Peptide Preferred
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