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Bimatoprost: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Bimatoprost, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
therapeutic-peptides-expanded peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Bimatoprost is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Bimatoprost |
| Sequence | N/A (prostamide: 17-phenyl-trinor PGF2alpha-ethylamide) |
| Length | Prostaglandin analog (not a peptide) |
| Molecular Weight | 415 Da |
| Category | Ophthalmology / Prostaglandin Analog (peptide-adjacent) |
Mechanism of Action
Prostamide receptor agonist; increases uveoscleral outflow
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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