Plant Peptides intermediate
Clt A: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Clt A, 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
Clt A is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Clt A |
| Sequence | GVPVCGETCFGGTCNTPGCTCSWPVCTRN |
| Length | 29 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~2,900 Da |
| Source | Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) |
| Category | Plant Cyclic Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Membrane permeabilization via cystine knot scaffold
Bioactivity
Antimicrobial
Therapeutic Potential
Antimicrobial therapeutics, nutraceutical applications
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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