Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate
Littorin: Structure, Function, and Significance
Littorin is an antimicrobial peptide from the periwinkle snail with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | littorin |
| Type | Littorin |
| Source | Littorina littorea |
| Sequence | MGTKEQVFQGILQKIGKKILVIL |
| Molecular Weight | 2340.9 Da |
Description
Littorin is an antimicrobial peptide from the periwinkle snail with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
Biological Function
Littorin is an antimicrobial peptide from the periwinkle snail with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
Research Significance
This littorin has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “littorin” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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