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Olipudase Alfa: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Olipudase Alfa, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview
Olipudase Alfa is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Olipudase Alfa |
| Sequence | Recombinant human acid sphingomyelinase (ASM) |
| Length | ~631 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~85 kDa |
| Category | Rare Disease / Enzyme Replacement Therapy |
Mechanism of Action
Enzyme replacement therapy; provides exogenous acid sphingomyelinase to catabolize sphingomyelin accumulated in lysosomes due to ASM deficiency
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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