Antamanide: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Antamanide, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
Overview
Antamanide is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Amanita phalloides (Death Cap).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Antamanide |
| Length | 10 amino acids | | Molecular Weight | 1217.49 Da | | Source | Amanita phalloides (Death Cap) | | Category | Fungal Cyclopeptide / Ionophore |
Mechanism of Action
Acts as ionophore; counteracts phalloidin poisoning by stabilizing hepatocyte membranes
Bioactivity
Anti-phalloidin activity, ionophore
Therapeutic Potential
Protective agent against Amanita poisoning; membrane biology research
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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