Filipin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Filipin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
Overview
Filipin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Streptomyces filipinensis (actinomycete).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Filipin |
| Length | N/A (macrolide) | | Molecular Weight | 649.74 Da | | Source | Streptomyces filipinensis (actinomycete) | | Category | Fungal Lipopeptide / Antifungal / Research Tool |
Mechanism of Action
Binds to cholesterol in membranes forming pores; fluorescent when bound to sterols
Bioactivity
Antifungal, fluorescent cholesterol probe
Therapeutic Potential
Research tool for cholesterol detection (filipin staining for Niemann-Pick disease diagnosis)
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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