Plant Peptides intermediate
Cyclotides: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Cyclotides, 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
Cyclotides is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Viola odorata (Sweet Violet).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Cyclotides |
| Sequence | Variable (head-to-tail cyclized backbone with cystine knot) |
| Length | 28-37 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~3,000-4,000 Da |
| Source | Viola odorata (Sweet Violet) |
| Category | Plant Cyclic Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Membrane disruption, cell cycle arrest, apoptosis induction
Bioactivity
Cytotoxic, antimicrobial
Therapeutic Potential
Anti-cancer drug leads, peptide engineering scaffold, antimicrobial agents
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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