polylysiini
Polylysine is a polymer composed of lysine amino acids linked by peptide bonds. It is a naturally occurring polypeptide with antimicrobial properties, primarily due to the positively charged epsilon-amino groups of the lysine residues. These positive charges interact with the negatively charged cell membranes of bacteria, disrupting their integrity and leading to cell death.
There are several types of polylysine, with epsilon-polylysine (ε-PL) being the most common and well-studied. ε-PL
Beyond its antimicrobial applications, polylysine has also been explored for its potential in drug delivery systems