Plant Peptides intermediate
Chymotrypsin Inhibitor (Barley)
Comprehensive reference for Chymotrypsin Inhibitor (Barley), a peptide compound with applications in research and therapeutics.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
plant-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Chymotrypsin Inhibitor (Barley) is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Hordeum vulgare (Barley).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Chymotrypsin Inhibitor (Barley) |
| Sequence | DTEKPRGYGGGSGGGSTFDYNGTEPYLRNG |
| Length | 83 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~9,000 Da |
| Source | Hordeum vulgare (Barley) |
| Category | Count |
Mechanism of Action
Substrate-like binding in active site, classic serine protease inhibitor
Bioactivity
Protease inhibitor
Therapeutic Potential
Protein folding studies, protease inhibitor drug design, crop protection
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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