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Lactoferricin B: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Lactoferricin B, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
food-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Lactoferricin B is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Bos taurus (Cattle).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Lactoferricin B |
| Sequence | FKCRRWQWRMKKLGAPSITCVRRAF |
| Length | 25 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | 3133.8 Da |
| Source | Bos taurus (Cattle) |
| Category | Bovine Antimicrobial |
Mechanism of Action
Disulfide-bridged peptide from lactoferrin, membrane disruption and intracellular ROS generation
Bioactivity
Broad-spectrum antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, anti-inflammatory
Therapeutic Potential
Cancer therapy, anti-infective, immunomodulator, food preservative
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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