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Idursulfase: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Idursulfase, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview
Idursulfase is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Idursulfase |
| Sequence | Recombinant human iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S) |
| Length | ~550 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~76 kDa (glycosylated) |
| Category | Rare Disease / Enzyme Replacement Therapy |
Mechanism of Action
Enzyme replacement; provides iduronate-2-sulfatase to degrade heparan/dermatan sulfate
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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