Insect Peptides intermediate
Hypotensin (Polybia): Oligopeptide Research Reference
Hypotensin (Polybia), a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
insect-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Hypotensin (Polybia) is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Polybia paulista (neotropical social wasp).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Hypotensin (Polybia) |
| Sequence | IDWKKVWDKIAKamide |
| Length | 13 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | 1630 Da |
| Source | Polybia paulista (neotropical social wasp) |
| Category | Venom Peptide / Hypotensive |
Mechanism of Action
Acts as bradykinin-potentiating peptide, inhibits ACE, vasodilation
Bioactivity
Hypotensive, antihypertensive, bradykinin-like activity
Therapeutic Potential
Antihypertensive drug lead (similar to ACE inhibitor mechanism)
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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