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B-cerulein: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference

B-cerulein, 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

B-cerulein is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Bombina bombina.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameB-cerulein
SequencepEQRLGNQWAVGHLMDF-NH2
Length17 amino acids
Molecular Weight1985.3 Da
SourceBombina bombina
CategoryAmphibian Caerulein

Mechanism of Action

Dual-receptor activity combining bombesin and cerulein pharmacophores

Bioactivity

Combined GI stimulant activity, dual receptor activation

Therapeutic Potential

Multi-target GI therapeutics, research tools

References

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

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