**Sequence:** Tyr-Gly-Leu-Phe
**Sequence:** Tyr-Leu-Leu-Phe
Overview
Sequence: Tyr-Gly-Leu-Phe is a peptide compound with applications in research and therapeutics. Sequence: Tyr-Leu-Leu-Phe
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Sequence: Tyr-Gly-Leu-Phe |
| Sequence | Source: α-Lactalbumin |
Function: ACE inhibitor; opioid agonist (μ-receptor)
IC50/Activity: IC50 ~730 μM (ACE); Ki ~12 μM (μ-opioid)
Tetrapeptide from α-lactalbumin hydrolysis. Dual functionality as both ACE inhibitor and mild opioid receptor agonist.
β-Lactorphin
ID: FOOD-004 | | Length | 305 amino acids |
| Category | Food Peptides |
Structure
Sequence: Tyr-Gly-Leu-Phe belongs to the Food Peptides class of peptides. Its structure and properties make it suitable for various research and therapeutic applications.
Applications
Sequence: Tyr-Gly-Leu-Phe has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Biomedical research
- Drug discovery
- Diagnostic applications
- Therapeutic development
References
- Source: food-peptides.md
- Database: Wikipept Peptide Database
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