Efrapeptin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Efrapeptin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
Overview
Efrapeptin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Tolypocladium inflatum.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Efrapeptin |
| Length | ~16 amino acids | | Molecular Weight | 1679.0 Da | | Source | Tolypocladium inflatum | | Category | Count |
Mechanism of Action
Inhibits F1 subunit of ATP synthase; blocks ATP hydrolysis and synthesis
Bioactivity
ATPase inhibitor, cytotoxic, anti-cancer
Therapeutic Potential
Anti-cancer agent (targets tumor metabolism); mitochondrial research tool
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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