Food-Derived Peptides intermediate
Kyotorphin: Structure, Function, and Significance
Kyotorphin (L-tyrosyl-L-arginine) is a neuropeptide with analgesic activity, found in bovine brain.
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Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | kyotorphin |
| Type | Dipeptide |
| Source | Brain |
| Sequence | YR |
| Molecular Weight | 336.4 Da |
Description
Kyotorphin (L-tyrosyl-L-arginine) is a neuropeptide with analgesic activity, found in bovine brain.
Biological Function
Kyotorphin (L-tyrosyl-L-arginine) is a neuropeptide with analgesic activity, found in bovine brain.
Research Significance
This dipeptide has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “kyotorphin” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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