Peptide Analogs intermediate
Fentanyl: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Fentanyl, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
peptide-analogs peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Fentanyl is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Fentanyl |
| Sequence | Non-peptide (small molecule: C22H28N2O) |
| Molecular Weight | 336 Da |
| Category | Analgesic / Opioid Agonist |
Mechanism of Action
μ-opioid receptor full agonist; potent analgesic with rapid CNS penetration
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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