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Hyaluronan peptide: Structure, Function, and Significance
Hyaluronan-derived peptides have moisturizing and wound-healing properties. Low MW fragments stimulate hyaluronic acid synthesis.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
hyaluronan-peptide peptide repeat structural-peptides hyaluronic-acid
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | hyaluronan-peptide |
| Type | Peptide repeat |
| Source | Hyaluronic acid |
| Sequence | Glu-GlcNAc repeats |
| Molecular Weight | 400.3 Da |
Description
Hyaluronan-derived peptides have moisturizing and wound-healing properties. Low MW fragments stimulate hyaluronic acid synthesis.
Biological Function
Hyaluronan-derived peptides have moisturizing and wound-healing properties. Low MW fragments stimulate hyaluronic acid synthesis.
Research Significance
This peptide repeat has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “hyaluronan-peptide” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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