Marine Peptides intermediate
Domoic Acid: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Domoic Acid, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
marine-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Domoic Acid is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Domoic Acid |
| Length | N/A (amino acid derivative) | | Molecular Weight | 311.33 Da | | Source | Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries | | Category | Marine Toxin |
Mechanism of Action
Potent agonist at ionotropic glutamate receptors, excitotoxicity
Bioactivity
Amnesic shellfish poisoning, seizures
Therapeutic Potential
Excitotoxicity research, epilepsy studies
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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