Plant Peptides intermediate
Impatiens: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Impatiens, 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
Impatiens is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Impatiens balsamina (Garden Balsam).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Impatiens |
| Sequence | GRCGEFHQRCRCDNYCIPSCRCTYCGC |
| Length | 28 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~3,200 Da |
| Source | Impatiens balsamina (Garden Balsam) |
| Category | Plant Defense Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Membrane permeabilization through lipid interaction
Bioactivity
Antimicrobial
Therapeutic Potential
Novel antimicrobial agents, crop protection strategies
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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