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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

PropertyValue
NamePenetratin
SequenceArg-Gln-Ile-Lys-Ile-Trp-Phe-Gln-Asn-Arg-Arg-Met-Lys-Trp-Lys-Lys
Length16 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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