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Amphibian Peptides intermediate

Alyteserin-2: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference

Alyteserin-2, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
amphibian-peptides peptide oligopeptide

Overview

Alyteserin-2 is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Alytes obstetricans.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameAlyteserin-2
SequenceGLCDLFQGLLHVAGAIAGHAIH.NH2
Length22 amino acids
Molecular Weight2258.7 Da
SourceAlytes obstetricans
CategoryAmphibian Antiviral

Mechanism of Action

Membrane-active peptide with disulfide bridge, pore formation

Bioactivity

Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity

Therapeutic Potential

Antimicrobial therapeutics, biofilm disruption

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

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