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Cecropin AD (Hybrid): Oligopeptide Research Reference

Cecropin AD (Hybrid), a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview

Cecropin AD (Hybrid) is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Synthetic hybrid (Cecropin A/D fusion).

Structure

PropertyValue
NameCecropin AD (Hybrid)
SequenceKWKLFKKIGAVLKVLTTGLPALISWIKRKRQQ-P1 domain hybrid
Length36 amino acids
Molecular Weight3950 Da
SourceSynthetic hybrid (Cecropin A/D fusion)
CategoryCecropin / Antimicrobial

Mechanism of Action

Enhanced membrane disruption combining A and D domain activities

Bioactivity

Enhanced broad-spectrum antimicrobial, improved stability

Therapeutic Potential

Next-generation antimicrobial peptide therapeutics

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

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