Structural Peptides intermediate
Prolyl hydroxyproline: Structure, Function, and Significance
Prolyl-hydroxyproline (Pro-Hyp) is a bioactive dipeptide from collagen digestion that stimulates fibroblast proliferation and hyaluronic acid synthesis.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
prolyl-hydroxyproline dipeptide structural-peptides collagen
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | prolyl-hydroxyproline |
| Type | Dipeptide |
| Source | Collagen |
| Sequence | Pro-Hyp |
| Molecular Weight | 228.3 Da |
Description
Prolyl-hydroxyproline (Pro-Hyp) is a bioactive dipeptide from collagen digestion that stimulates fibroblast proliferation and hyaluronic acid synthesis.
Biological Function
Prolyl-hydroxyproline (Pro-Hyp) is a bioactive dipeptide from collagen digestion that stimulates fibroblast proliferation and hyaluronic acid synthesis.
Research Significance
This dipeptide has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “prolyl-hydroxyproline” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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