Plant Peptides intermediate
MCoTI-I/II: Oligopeptide Research Reference
MCoTI-I/II, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
plant-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
MCoTI-I/II is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Momordica cochinchinensis (Gac).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | MCoTI-I/II |
| Sequence | GGGVCPKILKKCRRDSDCPGACICRGNGYCG |
| Length | 34 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~3,400 Da |
| Source | Momordica cochinchinensis (Gac) |
| Category | Plant Cyclic Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Competitive inhibition of trypsin active site
Bioactivity
Trypsin inhibitor
Therapeutic Potential
Protease inhibitor therapeutics, peptide-based drug scaffold, anti-inflammatory applications
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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