Marine Peptides intermediate
Maitotoxin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Maitotoxin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
marine-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Maitotoxin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Gambierdiscus toxicus.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Maitotoxin |
| Length | N/A | | Molecular Weight | 3422.0 Da | | Source | Gambierdiscus toxicus | | Category | Marine Toxin |
Mechanism of Action
Activates voltage-insensitive Ca2+ channels, forms membrane pores
Bioactivity
Cytotoxicity, calcium-dependent cell death
Therapeutic Potential
Research tool for calcium signaling studies
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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