Mammalian Peptides intermediate
Casocidin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Casocidin, 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
Casocidin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Bos taurus (Cattle).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Casocidin |
| Sequence | YQEPVLGPVRGPFPIIV |
| Length | 17 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | 1857.2 Da |
| Source | Bos taurus (Cattle) |
| Category | Bovine Antimicrobial |
Mechanism of Action
Casein-derived peptide, disrupts bacterial membrane through electrostatic interactions
Bioactivity
Antimicrobial against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Therapeutic Potential
Natural food preservative, infant formula supplementation, anti-infective
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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