Food-Derived Peptides intermediate
Homocarnosine
homocarnosine is a bioactive peptide with potential health benefits including antihypertensive, antioxidant, or neuroprotective properties.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
homocarnosine bioactive peptide food-derived-peptides
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | homocarnosine |
| Type | Bioactive peptide |
| Source | Food/Diet |
| Molecular Weight | 346 Da |
Description
homocarnosine is a bioactive peptide with potential health benefits including antihypertensive, antioxidant, or neuroprotective properties.
Biological Function
This bioactive peptide plays important roles in:
- Physiological regulation
- Therapeutic potential
- Research applications
Research Significance
homocarnosine has been studied extensively for its:
- Mechanism of action
- Structure-activity relationships
- Clinical applications
- Drug development potential
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “homocarnosine” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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