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Piscidin 3: Oligopeptide Research Reference

Piscidin 3, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
fish-peptides peptide oligopeptide

Overview

Piscidin 3 is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Hybrid striped bass (Morone saxatilis x M. chrysops).

Structure

PropertyValue
NamePiscidin 3
SequenceFIHHIHRGIVHAGRSIHRLVTG
Length22 amino acids
Molecular Weight2566.9 Da
SourceHybrid striped bass (Morone saxatilis x M. chrysops)
CategoryFish Antimicrobial

Mechanism of Action

Dual mechanism: membrane disruption and intracellular target binding; translocates into cells

Bioactivity

Broad-spectrum antimicrobial with reduced hemolytic activity compared to piscidin 1

Therapeutic Potential

Systemic antimicrobial therapy, reduced toxicity therapeutics

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

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