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Collagen tripeptide: Structure, Function, and Significance
Gly-Pro-Hyp is the most abundant tripeptide repeat in collagen. It is essential for the triple helix stability and is used as a bioactive supplement.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | collagen-tripeptide |
| Type | Tripeptide |
| Source | Collagen |
| Sequence | Gly-Pro-Hyp |
| Molecular Weight | 271.3 Da |
Description
Gly-Pro-Hyp is the most abundant tripeptide repeat in collagen. It is essential for the triple helix stability and is used as a bioactive supplement.
Biological Function
Gly-Pro-Hyp is the most abundant tripeptide repeat in collagen. It is essential for the triple helix stability and is used as a bioactive supplement.
Research Significance
This tripeptide has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “collagen-tripeptide” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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