Definition: Peptides whose amino and carboxy ends are linked together with a peptide bond forming a circular chain. Some of them are ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS. Some of them are biosynthesized non-ribosomally (PEPTIDE BIOSYNTHESIS, NON-RIBOSOMAL).
antamanide cyclic decapeptides otained from the green death cup toadstool (Amanita phalloides). Acts as an antidote against poisoning by phallotoxins by preventing accumulation & absorption of the toxin in the l