glycocin

/ˈɡlaɪkoʊsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of antimicrobial peptide found in the skin of certain frogs

“The researchers isolated the glycocin from the frog’s skin and analyzed its antimicrobial properties.”

Synonyms

  • antimicrobial peptide
  • skin peptide

Antonyms

  • antibiotic
  • antifungal agent