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Cilengitide: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Cilengitide, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
synthetic-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Cilengitide is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Cilengitide |
| Sequence | cyclo(Arg-Gly-Asp-DPhe-NMeVal) |
| Length | 5 residues |
| Molecular Weight | 588.7 Da |
| Category | Cyclic Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Selectively blocks integrin-mediated cell adhesion and signaling, inhibiting angiogenesis and tumor invasion
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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