Plant Peptides intermediate
Circulin A/B: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Circulin A/B, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
plant-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Circulin A/B is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Chassalia parviflora.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Circulin A/B |
| Sequence | GLPVCGETCFGGTCNTPGCTCSWPVCTRN (varies by isoform) |
| Length | 29-30 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~2,900-3,000 Da |
| Source | Chassalia parviflora |
| Category | Plant Cyclic Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Viral entry inhibition and membrane disruption
Bioactivity
Anti-HIV
Therapeutic Potential
Anti-HIV therapeutics, microbicide development
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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