Plant Peptides intermediate
Phoratoxin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Phoratoxin, 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
Phoratoxin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Viscum album (European Mistletoe).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Phoratoxin |
| Sequence | Polypeptide from mistletoe |
| Length | ~5,000-10,000 Da |
| Molecular Weight | ~5,000-10,000 Da |
| Source | Viscum album (European Mistletoe) |
| Category | Plant Toxic Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Ribosomal inhibition and membrane destabilization
Bioactivity
Ribosome inhibitor, cytotoxic
Therapeutic Potential
Cancer research, immunological studies
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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