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Azaspiracid: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Azaspiracid, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
marine-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Azaspiracid is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Azadinium spinosum.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Azaspiracid |
| Length | N/A | | Molecular Weight | 841.9 Da | | Source | Azadinium spinosum | | Category | Marine Toxin |
Mechanism of Action
Disrupts cytoskeletal architecture, inhibits phosphatases
Bioactivity
Azaspiracid shellfish poisoning, organ damage
Therapeutic Potential
Cancer biology research (cytoskeletal disruption)
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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