Plant Peptides intermediate
Glutenin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Glutenin, 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
Glutenin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Triticum aestivum (Wheat).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Glutenin |
| Sequence | Complex polymeric protein (HMW and LMW subunits) |
| Length | ~600-800 amino acids (HMW subunits) |
| Molecular Weight | ~10,000,000+ Da (polymeric) |
| Source | Triticum aestivum (Wheat) |
| Category | Plant Storage Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Seed nitrogen reserve, determines dough elasticity
Bioactivity
Nutritional storage protein
Therapeutic Potential
Celiac disease research, wheat quality improvement, food technology
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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