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Plecanatide: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Plecanatide, 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
Plecanatide is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Plecanatide |
| Sequence | Asn-Asp-Glu-Cys-Glu-Leu-Cys-Val-Asn-Val-Ala-Cys-Thr-Gly-Cys-Leu (cyclic via disulfide) |
| Length | 16 residues (cyclic 14-mer core) |
| Molecular Weight | 1681.9 Da |
| Category | Cyclic Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Mimics endogenous guanylin to activate GC-C, promoting intestinal fluid secretion and transit
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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