Venom Peptides intermediate
Mast cell degranulating: Structure, Function, and Significance
Mast cell degranulating peptide (MCDP) from bee venom triggers histamine release from mast cells through a non-IgE mechanism.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
mast-cell-degranulating mcd peptide venom-peptides apis-mellifera
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | mast-cell-degranulating |
| Type | MCD peptide |
| Source | Apis mellifera |
| Sequence | GFFALIPKIISSPLPKTLLSGVT |
| Molecular Weight | 2548 Da |
Description
Mast cell degranulating peptide (MCDP) from bee venom triggers histamine release from mast cells through a non-IgE mechanism.
Biological Function
Mast cell degranulating peptide (MCDP) from bee venom triggers histamine release from mast cells through a non-IgE mechanism.
Research Significance
This mcd peptide has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “mast-cell-degranulating” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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