Amphibian Peptides intermediate
Maximin 5: Antimicrobial Peptide Reference
Maximin 5, 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 5 is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Bombina maxima.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Maximin 5 |
| Sequence | ILGKIWSGIKSLF-NH2 |
| Length | 13 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | 1432.8 Da |
| Source | Bombina maxima |
| Category | Amphibian Antiviral |
Mechanism of Action
Amphipathic helical membrane disruption, enhanced by tryptophan residues
Bioactivity
Antimicrobial against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Therapeutic Potential
Antimicrobial drug development, wound care
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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