Marine Peptides intermediate
Ostreocin D: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Ostreocin D, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
marine-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Ostreocin D is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Ostreopsis ovata.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Ostreocin D |
| Length | N/A | | Molecular Weight | 2630.0 Da | | Source | Ostreopsis ovata | | Category | Marine Toxin |
Mechanism of Action
Similar to palytoxin, converts pump to channel
Bioactivity
Cytotoxicity, respiratory irritation
Therapeutic Potential
Comparative toxicology studies
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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