Plant Peptides intermediate
Phaseolin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Phaseolin, 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
Phaseolin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Phaseolus vulgaris (Common Bean).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Phaseolin |
| Sequence | Complex trimeric glycoprotein |
| Length | ~420 amino acids per subunit |
| Molecular Weight | ~150,000 Da (trimer) |
| Source | Phaseolus vulgaris (Common Bean) |
| Category | Plant Storage Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Primary seed storage protein for nitrogen reserve
Bioactivity
Nutritional storage protein
Therapeutic Potential
Nutritional supplementation, food science applications
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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