Therapeutic Peptides Expanded 2 intermediate
Efruxifermin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Efruxifermin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
therapeutic-peptides-expanded-2 peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Efruxifermin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Efruxifermin |
| Sequence | Fc-FGF21 fusion protein (hybrid of FGF19/FGF21 domains) |
| Length | ~630 amino acids (Fc fusion) |
| Molecular Weight | ~102 kDa |
| Category | Metabolic / FGF21 Analog |
Mechanism of Action
FGF21 analog with Fc fusion; reduces liver fat, inflammation, and fibrosis through FGFR1c/β-Klotho signaling
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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