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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

PropertyValue
NamePlecanatide
SequenceAsn-Asp-Glu-Cys-Glu-Leu-Cys-Val-Asn-Val-Ala-Cys-Thr-Gly-Cys-Leu (cyclic via disulfide)
Length16 residues (cyclic 14-mer core)
Molecular Weight1681.9 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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