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Fasciola Peptides: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Fasciola Peptides, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
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Overview
Fasciola Peptides is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Fasciola hepatica, F. gigantica.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Fasciola Peptides |
| Sequence | Including cathepsin L peptides, fatty acid-binding proteins, glutathione S-transferase peptides |
| Length | 10-300 amino acids (varies) |
| Molecular Weight | 1000-35000 Da |
| Source | Fasciola hepatica, F. gigantica |
| Category | Flatworm Parasitic / Liver Fluke |
Mechanism of Action
Matrix metalloprotease activity, immune polarization toward Th2, tissue degradation
Bioactivity
Liver fluke migration, bile duct colonization, chronic fascioliasis
Therapeutic Potential
Vaccine candidates, diagnostic markers, drug target identification
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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