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Brevinin 2e: Structure, Function, and Significance

Brevinin-2 peptides are shorter members of the brevinin family with enhanced selectivity for bacterial over mammalian membranes.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
Peptide Namebrevinin-2e
TypeBrevinin-2
SourceRana esculenta
SequenceGLFDIIKKIAESF
Molecular Weight1459.8 Da

Description

Brevinin-2 peptides are shorter members of the brevinin family with enhanced selectivity for bacterial over mammalian membranes.

Biological Function

Brevinin-2 peptides are shorter members of the brevinin family with enhanced selectivity for bacterial over mammalian membranes.

Research Significance

This brevinin-2 has been studied for its potential applications in:

  • Drug development
  • Biotechnology
  • Biomaterials
  • Therapeutics

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “brevinin-2e” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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