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Salmon Insulin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Salmon Insulin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
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Overview
Salmon Insulin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Salmon Insulin |
| Sequence | A-chain: GIVEQCCTSICSLYQLEN YCN; B-chain: FVNQHLCGSHLVEALYLVCGERGFFYTPKA |
| Length | 51 amino acids (A-chain 21 + B-chain 30) |
| Molecular Weight | 5807.6 Da |
| Source | Salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) |
| Category | Fish Peptide Hormone |
Mechanism of Action
Binds insulin receptor; promotes glucose uptake; stimulates glycogen synthesis and lipogenesis
Bioactivity
Glucose regulation, anabolic effects, growth promotion
Therapeutic Potential
Comparative endocrinology research, aquaculture growth optimization, diabetes research models
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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