Mammalian Peptides intermediate
Bac5: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Bac5, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
mammalian-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Bac5 is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Bos taurus (Cattle).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Bac5 |
| Sequence | RFRPPIRRPPIRPPFYPPFRPPIRPPIFPPIRPPFRPPLRFP |
| Length | 42 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | 5024.0 Da |
| Source | Bos taurus (Cattle) |
| Category | Bovine Antimicrobial |
Mechanism of Action
Proline-rich peptide, inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to ribosomes
Bioactivity
Antimicrobial against Gram-negative bacteria, intracellular killing
Therapeutic Potential
Treatment of intracellular bacterial infections, synergistic antibiotic therapy
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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