Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate
Brevinin: Structure, Function, and Significance
Brevinins are cyclic antimicrobial peptides from frog skin with a characteristic C-terminal ester bond creating a cyclic heptapeptide ring.
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Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | brevinin |
| Type | Brevinin |
| Source | Rana brevipoda |
| Sequence | FLPVLAGIAAKVVPALFCKITKKC |
| Molecular Weight | 2629.3 Da |
Description
Brevinins are cyclic antimicrobial peptides from frog skin with a characteristic C-terminal ester bond creating a cyclic heptapeptide ring.
Biological Function
Brevinins are cyclic antimicrobial peptides from frog skin with a characteristic C-terminal ester bond creating a cyclic heptapeptide ring.
Research Significance
This brevinin has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “brevinin” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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