Plant Peptides intermediate
Ginkbilobin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Ginkbilobin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
plant-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Ginkbilobin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Ginkbilobin |
| Sequence | Not fully characterized |
| Length | ~50 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~5,500 Da |
| Source | Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo) |
| Category | Plant Defense Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Membrane permeabilization and chitin binding
Bioactivity
Antifungal
Therapeutic Potential
Antifungal therapeutics, nutraceutical development
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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