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Kyotophin: Structure, Function, and Significance

Kyotophin is a dipeptide with opioid-like analgesic activity found in mammalian brain.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
Peptide Namekyotophin
TypeDipeptide
SourceBrain
SequenceYR
Molecular Weight336.4 Da

Description

Kyotophin is a dipeptide with opioid-like analgesic activity found in mammalian brain.

Biological Function

Kyotophin is a dipeptide with opioid-like analgesic activity found in mammalian brain.

Research Significance

This dipeptide has been studied for its potential applications in:

  • Drug development
  • Biotechnology
  • Biomaterials
  • Therapeutics

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “kyotophin” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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