Plant Peptides intermediate
Modeccin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Modeccin, 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
Modeccin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Adenia digitata.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Modeccin |
| Sequence | Heterodimeric protein (A and B chains) |
| Length | ~530 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~63,000 Da |
| Source | Adenia digitata |
| Category | Plant Toxic Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Ribosomal RNA N-glycosidase activity, protein synthesis inhibition
Bioactivity
Ribosome inhibitor, highly toxic
Therapeutic Potential
Immunotoxin research, anti-cancer conjugate development
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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