Marine Peptides intermediate
Palytoxin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Palytoxin, 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
Palytoxin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Palythoa tuberculosa (zoanthid coral).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Palytoxin |
| Length | N/A | | Molecular Weight | 2680.14 Da | | Source | Palythoa tuberculosa (zoanthid coral) | | Category | Marine Toxin |
Mechanism of Action
Converts Na/K-ATPase into ion channel, causes massive ion flux
Bioactivity
Extremely potent cytotoxin, hemolysis
Therapeutic Potential
Anti-cancer research (conjugated forms), research tool
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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