Amphibian Peptides intermediate
Maximin 3: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference
Maximin 3, 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
Maximin 3 is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Bombina maxima (Giant fire-bellied toad).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Maximin 3 |
| Sequence | ILSAIWSGIKSLF-NH2 |
| Length | 13 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | 1418.8 Da |
| Source | Bombina maxima (Giant fire-bellied toad) |
| Category | Amphibian Antiviral |
Mechanism of Action
Disrupts viral envelope integrity, inhibits viral entry and replication
Bioactivity
Anti-HIV-1 activity, membrane disruption of enveloped viruses
Therapeutic Potential
Anti-HIV therapeutics, microbicide development
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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