Synthetic Peptides intermediate
R8 (Octa-Arginine): Oligopeptide Research Reference
R8 (Octa-Arginine), 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
R8 (Octa-Arginine) is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | R8 (Octa-Arginine) |
| Sequence | Arg-Arg-Arg-Arg-Arg-Arg-Arg-Arg |
| Length | 8 residues |
| Molecular Weight | ~1395 Da |
| Category | Research Synthetic |
Mechanism of Action
Guanidinium groups form bidentate hydrogen bonds with phosphate/sulfate groups on cell surface
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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