Amphibian Peptides intermediate
Litorin: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference
Litorin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
amphibian-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Litorin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Litoria aurea (Green and golden bell frog).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Litorin |
| Sequence | pEQRLGNQWAVGHFM-NH2 |
| Length | 14 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | 1647.9 Da |
| Source | Litoria aurea (Green and golden bell frog) |
| Category | Amphibian Neuropeptide |
Mechanism of Action
Bombesin receptor agonist with phenylalanine substitution, potent GI stimulation
Bioactivity
Strong gastrin release, pancreatic secretion stimulation
Therapeutic Potential
Pancreatic function assessment, GI research tools
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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