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Penetratin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Penetratin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
synthetic-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Penetratin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Penetratin |
| Sequence | Arg-Gln-Ile-Lys-Ile-Trp-Phe-Gln-Asn-Arg-Arg-Met-Lys-Trp-Lys-Lys |
| Length | 16 residues |
| Molecular Weight | ~2247 Da |
| Category | Research Synthetic |
Mechanism of Action
Amphipathic alpha-helix penetrates membranes through direct translocation, independent of endosomal pathways
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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