oscillatoriin

Oscillatoriin is a peptide found in the cyanobacterium Oscillatoria formosa. It belongs to a class of naturally occurring compounds known as cyanopeptolins. Research has indicated that oscillatoriin exhibits antimicrobial activity, particularly against certain bacteria and fungi. Its mechanism of action is thought to involve disruption of cell membranes. The isolation and characterization of oscillatoriin have contributed to the ongoing scientific interest in discovering new bioactive molecules from microbial sources. Further studies are exploring its potential applications in medicine and agriculture, although it is not currently in widespread use. The biosynthesis of oscillatoriin involves a non-ribosomal peptide synthetase pathway, typical for many cyclic peptides produced by microorganisms. Its structure is characterized by a cyclic arrangement of amino acids.