Structural Peptides intermediate
Laminin peptide: Structure, Function, and Significance
YIGSR is a laminin-derived pentapeptide that promotes cell adhesion and inhibits tumor metastasis through integrin binding.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
laminin-peptide pentapeptide structural-peptides laminin
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | laminin-peptide |
| Type | Pentapeptide |
| Source | Laminin |
| Sequence | YIGSR |
| Molecular Weight | 618.7 Da |
Description
YIGSR is a laminin-derived pentapeptide that promotes cell adhesion and inhibits tumor metastasis through integrin binding.
Biological Function
YIGSR is a laminin-derived pentapeptide that promotes cell adhesion and inhibits tumor metastasis through integrin binding.
Research Significance
This pentapeptide has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “laminin-peptide” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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