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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

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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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

PropertyValue
NameFasciola Peptides
SequenceIncluding cathepsin L peptides, fatty acid-binding proteins, glutathione S-transferase peptides
Length10-300 amino acids (varies)
Molecular Weight1000-35000 Da
SourceFasciola hepatica, F. gigantica
CategoryFlatworm 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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