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Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate

CLPY

CLPY is a cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide with broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
CLPY cathelicidin antimicrobial-peptides

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
Peptide NameCLPY
TypeCathelicidin
SourceMammalian
Molecular Weight4017 Da

Description

CLPY is a cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide with broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

Biological Function

This cathelicidin plays important roles in:

  • Physiological regulation
  • Therapeutic potential
  • Research applications

Research Significance

CLPY has been studied extensively for its:

  • Mechanism of action
  • Structure-activity relationships
  • Clinical applications
  • Drug development potential

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “CLPY” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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