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Pexiganan is an antimicrobial peptide that has garnered significant attention in the field of pharmaceutical research due to its potential as a novel antibiotic agent.

Pexiganan is a 22-amino acid peptide with a unique amphipathic α-helical structure. This structural characteristic allows it to interact with and disrupt bacterial cell membranes, leading to cell death.