Destruxin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Destruxin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
Overview
Destruxin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Metarhizium anisopliae.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Destruxin |
| Length | 5 residues | | Molecular Weight | 577.72 Da | | Source | Metarhizium anisopliae | | Category | Fungal Bioactive Peptide / Insecticidal |
Mechanism of Action
Suppresses insect cellular immunity; inhibits V-ATPase; induces immunosuppression in insects
Bioactivity
Insecticidal, immunosuppressive, antiviral
Therapeutic Potential
Biopesticide development; anti-inflammatory agent; anti-viral (against dengue, influenza)
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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