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Triptolide: Structure, Function, and Significance
Triptolide is a bioactive diterpenoid from thunder god vine with potent immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
triptolide diterpenoid venom-peptides tripterygium-wilfordii
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | triptolide |
| Type | Diterpenoid |
| Source | Tripterygium wilfordii |
| Sequence | LIIYLIFAYN |
| Molecular Weight | 360.4 Da |
Description
Triptolide is a bioactive diterpenoid from thunder god vine with potent immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties.
Biological Function
Triptolide is a bioactive diterpenoid from thunder god vine with potent immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties.
Research Significance
This diterpenoid has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “triptolide” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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