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Elosulfase Alfa: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Elosulfase Alfa, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview
Elosulfase Alfa is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Elosulfase Alfa |
| Sequence | Recombinant human N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase (GALNS) |
| Length | ~522 amino acids (processed) |
| Molecular Weight | ~56 kDa (glycosylated) |
| Category | Rare Disease / Enzyme Replacement Therapy |
Mechanism of Action
Enzyme replacement; provides N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase to degrade keratan sulfate
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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