Plant Peptides intermediate
Palicourein: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Palicourein, 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
Palicourein is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Palicourea condensata.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Palicourein |
| Sequence | GVPSCGETCFGGTCNTPGCSCSWPVCFRN |
| Length | 29 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~2,900 Da |
| Source | Palicourea condensata |
| Category | Plant Cyclic Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Inhibition of viral entry and replication
Bioactivity
Anti-HIV
Therapeutic Potential
Anti-retroviral drug lead, HIV microbicide development
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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