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Plant Peptides intermediate

Cyclopsychotride A

cyclopsychotride-A is a cyclotide — a cyclic, knotted peptide from plants with exceptional stability and insecticidal activity.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
cyclopsychotride-A cyclotide plant-peptides

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
Peptide Namecyclopsychotride-A
TypeCyclotide
SourcePlant
Molecular Weight3636 Da

Description

cyclopsychotride-A is a cyclotide — a cyclic, knotted peptide from plants with exceptional stability and insecticidal activity.

Biological Function

This cyclotide plays important roles in:

  • Physiological regulation
  • Therapeutic potential
  • Research applications

Research Significance

cyclopsychotride-A has been studied extensively for its:

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

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “cyclopsychotride-A” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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